Pottery: Hand Building and Wheel

In-person class at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Join professional potter Karen McKee and create unique, beautiful pieces of art. This class is designed to welcome both:

• Hand builders of all experience levels, including those new to this art form.
• Wheel throwers who have some experience working on a pottery wheel.
  • Students may have to share the wheel some evenings.

For adults with experience hand building and wheel throwing:

• Bring your project ideas.
• Create new projects during this three-hour open studio time. 
• The instructor is available to provide personalized guidance on your projects.

FCAAE uses clay that is microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. All pieces will be fired to cone 6 for a lasting, functional piece of art that you can enjoy every day! Class fee includes 25 lb bag of clay, all glazes and firings for pieces created using this initial bag of clay.

• Students may create pieces that have a minimum size of 3" x 3" and a maximum size of 12" x 12".
• Need more clay? Students wishing to make additional pieces are welcome to do so by purchasing an extra bag of clay. The fee of $48 includes another 25 lb bag of clay, additional glazes, and firing of extra pieces.

New Students must have their own 8 piece clay tool kit. Various manufacturers and vendors offer kits with the required assortment of tools. Please make sure your set has all the items as shown here.