Ceramics
Code: C0407-25
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
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Ages 13-17
Wheel Throwing for Teens
Jun 23 - 27, 2025
9AM-3PM
Concept
Discover the endless possibilities of clay through pottery’s many creative forms, including bowls, plates, cups, and mugs. This workshop, designed specifically for teens, introduces students to the potter’s wheel. Students start with centering the clay and work their way to the creation of forms. Students decorate their vessels with the Italian technique of maiolica, a white glaze that serves as a canvas for painting decoration.
Media & Techniques
Low fire clay, underglazes, potter’s wheel, clay tools, wheel throwing, trimming, cone 05 oxidation
Faculty
Molly Altman
Molly Altman began working in clay in her hometown of Amherst, MA and earned a BA in ceramics from Bennington College, VT. She has made work as a resident artist at Green River Pottery in Santa Fe, NM, Recipiente Estudio in Mexico City, and Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project in Loch Lomond, CA. She is a current artist-in-residence at the Carbondale Clay Center in Carbondale, CO.
Student decorating work made in the Teen Wheel workshop, 2024
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Joanne Seongweon Lee, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Kilns
- Shared Tables
- Water Buckets
- Wheel
Supplies
- Clear Glaze
- Plastic for Covering Works
- The clay allowance is 50 pounds for this one-week workshop. Only the clays and glazes chosen for the workshop will be available for use, which are predetermined by the instructor. Please do not bring additional clay from your studio.
- Underglazes
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- Apron and/or Towel**
- Basic Pottery Tools**
- Favorite Pottery Tools From Your Home Studio
- T-Shirt for Screen Printing**
- Variety of Brushes**
Optional Tools and Supplies
- Packing Materials**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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