Throwing Multi-Part Vessels with Cath Smith
Throwing Multi-Part Vessels
Two 3-hour sessions on consecutive days + 1 open studio session for glazing
Includes 20 lbs of white stoneware
Maximum 2 students per session
Prerequisite: Students must have taken a Throwing Bigger class or be comfortable throwing 3–5 lbs of clay with a good degree of accuracy.
Class times scheduled individually with the instructor after sign-up
Take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level by learning how to create multi-part vessels—large or complex forms made by throwing and joining separate components. This 6-hour class, split across two consecutive days, is designed to teach you the essential techniques for building taller, wider, or more intricate forms than can typically be made in one piece.
Working with up to 20 lbs of white stoneware, you’ll practice throwing forms like bases, necks, collars, and stems, and learn how to successfully join them with attention to proportion, timing, and structural integrity. This class is ideal for potters who want to break out of the limits of single-throw pieces and explore more ambitious shapes such as tall vases, urns, or moon jars.
After your pieces are bisque fired, you’ll return for an open studio session to glaze and finish your work.
Why take this class?
• You’re comfortable with medium-sized forms and are ready to build bigger
or more complex vessels.
• You want to expand your creative possibilities on the wheel by learning how
to work in stages.
• You’re interested in mastering the technical skills needed for clean joins,
even walls, and strong structure.
• You want focused, one-on-one instruction in a quiet setting (max 2 students
per session).
This class offers a deeper dive into craftsmanship and planning, with plenty of time for experimentation, guidance, and skill-building. Whether you’re aiming to create statement pieces or refine your construction techniques, you’ll leave with a better understanding of how to design and throw thoughtfully in parts.