Dates: Thursdays,October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3

Time: 8:00–10:00 AM

Instructor: Brett Binford

Start your Thursday with clay, coffee, and the pottery wheel!

This six-week introductory wheel course with ceramic artist Brett Binford is

a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of throwing. Students will learn

the basics of centering clay, opening and pulling, shaping vessels, trimming,

and developing good wheel-working habits—all while getting plenty of time

to practice.

Brett brings extensive experience as a ceramic artist and longtime member

of Portland’s ceramics community. He is a co-founder of Mudshark

Studios, a nationally recognized ceramics production company, and has

been involved in teaching, exhibiting, and supporting the ceramic arts for

decades.

This class is designed for beginners, but anyone looking to strengthen their

wheel skills is welcome. Expect plenty of clay, lots of practice, useful

instruction, and the occasional reminder that the clay has a mind of its own.