Tuesdays 6:30 - 9 pm

May 28 - July 2

Taught by Yuki Watanabe

Teaware class

Tea lovers, gather to join a cultural journey of teaware making. This course introduces you to various teaware designs including wheel-thrown and sculptural teapots, hand built chawan (matcha bowls), and tea cups. You will learn advanced techniques on lidded forms, forms and functions of spouts and strainers, assembly and composition of teapot parts, and anatomy of traditional Japanese chawan.

Prerequisite: The course is for those who can throw basic forms comfortably on wheel.

The class group is kept small at 8 students to allow for more one-on-one attention with the instructor.

Included in the class:

• 2.5 hr. weekly classes over a 6-week period

• A free bag of clay (13lb Bmix)

• Select Upgrade to opt to upgrade your clay to a 25lb clay of your choice.

• Tools and glazes

• Firing of your pottery pieces

• Access to the studio during open studio hours, Saturday & Sunday from 12 pm - 5 pm (students can sign up for two hours each day)

• Masks are optional