Intro to Porcelain (Session 3)
Intermediate
Service Description
In this six-week ceramics course, students will refine their porcelain wheel-throwing skills while exploring form, surface techniques, and glazing. They will create matching vessels, experiment with trimming and carving, and use sodium silicate and mason stains for texture and color. A key challenge will be throwing thin-walled porcelain lampshades, focusing on translucency and precision. The course culminates in dedicated trimming and glazing sessions, ensuring students leave with a collection of refined, high-quality pieces. - 25 lbs of Porcelain #16 - 6-weeks of 2.5 hours of instruction - Unlimited use of the studio during open studio hours - Firing fees - Glazes Curriculum: Week 1: Matching Sets – Students will create three matching vessels, such as cylinders or bowls, focusing on consistency in form. This week introduces porcelain and water control techniques to maintain structural integrity. Week 2: Trimming & Carving – Developing finishing techniques, students will refine their forms through trimming and decorative carving. Week 3: Sodium Silicate & Mason Stains – Exploring textural and color possibilities, students will experiment with sodium silicate and mason stains to add depth to their work. Week 4: Let There Be Light! – A challenge in thin-walled throwing, students will create porcelain lampshades, focusing on evenness, translucency, and precise shrinkage calculations. Week 5: Trim-a-thon – A dedicated week for trimming and refining all works before glazing. Week 6: Glaze-a-thon – Students will complete their pieces with glazing techniques that enhance texture, translucency, and surface quality.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay + wood classes include all lumber Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
1431 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA