Ceramics

Code: C0508-25

    • O

      Open to All

      Students of any skill and knowledge level.

    • Ages 13-17

Wheel Throwing for Teens

Jun 30 - Jul 4, 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 learn glazing technique using underglazes and clear glazes.

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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.

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Teen wheel throwing

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
Supplies

What you need to bring

Required Tools and Supplies
Optional Tools and Supplies

* 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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