Intermediate Techniques: Talking Teapots – Tuesday Evenings with Ye Li (9/12 – 10/31), 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Dates: Tuesdays, September 12th – October 31st (8 weeks)

Times: 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Price: $350 (glaze, unlimited reclaimed clay, firing, instruction and drop-in open studio time included). Tools ($15 + tax) and additional clay ($25-$35 per 25 lb bag) available for purchase at Clay Studio.

Description: This 8 week course will cover how to make teapots; beginning with the exploration of shape and style associated with traditional teapots, to forming different types of spouts, handles and lids, and ending with an opportunity for more creative exploration and experimentation in form making. Students will learn to create the individual parts of the teapot and throughout the course, participants will experiment with different styles and will be encouraged to explore their vessels in more detail and variations.

Age 18+.

This course is suitable for: Intermediate and advanced students

Recommended prerequisite classes: At least one Introduction to Wheel Throwing class (the more experience, the better)

Drop-in open studio hours will be available for this course: Students are welcome to come in to Clay Studio during our Open Studio Lab hours to work independently on Sundays from 11AM-4PM, Mondays from 10AM-1PM, Tuesdays from 4PM-8PM, and Fridays from 10AM-1PM. Please note that Open Studio Lab hours are subject to change.

Covid-19 Vaccination Mandate: Effective January 1, 2023 Clay Studio has removed  the vaccine requirements for  all employees, teachers, members and students to be fully vaccinated in order to enter the studio. Clay Studio encourages employees and students to remain current with vaccines and boosters based on an individual’s health and risk assessment, and to wear masks to protect yourself, family and community. 

Instructor:  Ye Li