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Refining the Basics

  • Location Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts
  • Address 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858
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  • Presented By Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts
  • Dates 1/29/2026, 2/5/2026, 2/12/2026, 2/19/2026, 2/26/2026, 3/5/2026
  • Time 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Refining the Basics - Ages 18 & Up - Thursdays, January 29 - March 5 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Fee $189; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee $126; each 25 lb. bag of clay: $25 - Students will refine their throwing and trimming technique through making cylinders, bowls, and plates. Students will learn how to troubleshoot their centering, opening, and pulling techniques by throwing cylinders. Next, students will learn how to throw bowls and plates. Measuring and trimming techniques will be demonstrated to achieve the “perfect” thickness and make pots to be light-weight. This class is for intermediate and advanced potters only. Prerequisite: Learn to Throw or previous experience throwing on the potter’s wheel. 6 – week program.

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