Ceramics: The Art of Throwing (Intro to the Potters Wheel)
Suitable for beginner to intermediate students.
Taught by Landa Ruen.  Click here for Landa's profile.

In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to receive close instruction on the potters wheel.  We will begin with the fundamentals of ceramics to secure a solid foundation, types of clay, wedging and centering.  After learning how to correctly and efficiently center clay, we will learn to create a structure, dropping the hole and pulling walls.  During this time students will also learn about the drying process and "trimming of the foot", which concludes the wheel throwing process.  All students will sculpt and glaze their own pieces, learn about the kiln and also the firing process.  We will also learn the basic essentials of hand building, wedging, coil building, etc..  Skills and processes learned in this course include wedging, hand building, centering, pulling walls, trimming the foot of vessels created, score/slip, hand building, wedging, coil building, glazing, firing, etc..  Because this is close instruction, the course will be limited to ten students.  At the end of the ten weeks, students will be able to create simple cups, bowls, and possibly more-advanced pieces such as mugs, pitchers, and plates.  Come and experience the magic of ceramics in a supportive and fun environment.

Please see below some of Landa and her students' work; click on any image to enlarge.

Course Title: Ceramics
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Materials Fee: RMB 200

Spring Session 2013: March 6th to May 11th

Section A: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 6th to May 8th (Course Code: CR103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 6th to May 8th (Course Code: CR104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: CR105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Fall Session 2013: October 9th to December 14th

Section A: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 9th to December 11th (Course Code: CR103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 9th to December 11th (Course Code: CR104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: CR105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
First register online to reserve your place.  You will receive a confirmation email with further details and instructions.  Payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition fee payment for the Fall Session 2013 will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  The payment hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.

Register early to reserve your place, as many classes fill up quickly.  If the course for which you are registered does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement, you will be notified of the cancellation before the payment dates.  As such, we receive payments only for courses which are proceeding as scheduled.  Please note, we do not offer trial lessons or discounts of any kind.  Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after the start of the term.