Level Up! Wheel Skills Clinic

Level up your wheel throwing with this one-time, 4-hour skills clinic with Aram Guzman of Clay Queeries This workshop is for students looking to refine their technique and gain greater control with larger amounts of clay and closed-form shapes, including spheres and bottles. Using 3–4 lbs of clay, students will practice the fundamentals of throwing closed forms, learning how to shape, refine, and troubleshoot common challenges in the process. Workshop Topics: Wedging for closed forms Understanding clay behavior with 3–4 lbs Centering and controlling weight distribution Throwing closed forms: spheres and bottles Collaring and closing techniques Avoiding collapse and maintaining even walls Refining shapes and smoothing seams Troubleshooting common issues with closed forms Aram Guzman (Clay Queeries) is a designer, artist, and long time teacher and member at POT. His approach to teaching the potter's wheel is through extensive live demos, one-on-one guidance, and observation and correct