302-Evening Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding
In Person | Available
This class introduces both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques step-by-step, opening the way for individual expression and success in clay. The instructor discusses the production of three-dimensional forms, firing, and glazes. In addition students learn more about using surface design and texture using slips, stamps & carving techniques Those with more experience are shown additional techniques to incorporate into their work.
The Center has a wheelchair accessible pottery wheel in our ceramics studio. If you would like more information, please call 908-234-2345.Between the ages of 25 and 35? Use coupon code UNDER35 to receive $20 off this class.
- Students require a basic pottery tool kit and clay. Students may purchase a set of tools from The Center or bring their own. Clay must be bought from The Center.
John Reinking
John Reinking is a functional and sculptural ceramicist living and working in Pittstown, NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, he also earned his MFA at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. John is currently an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at Raritan Valley Community College, as well as the Ceramics Program Director at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. He is currently represented by Peter's Valley Craft Center in Layton, NJ, the Connections Gallery in Easton, PA, Creative Hands Gallery in Cape Cod, MA, and the Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL.