Absolute Beginners for Harvard Students (Spring 2023)

Dates: February 25 - April 29 (10 classes | 11 weeks)

Hands throwing on a potter's wheel.


Day/Time: Saturdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Level: Beginning - Intermediate
Instructor: Brandon VanWormer

Course Description: Harvard undergraduate and graduate students - ready to try your hand at the wheel? Explore the basics of wheel throwing in this fun and casual class. The instructor will guide you through making a variety of forms to then decorate and glaze and will introduce you to the studio. A great way for Harvard students to take a break and explore your creative side in this fun introduction to clay! 

Materials List:
Basic Pottery Tool Kit
Apron
Sketchbook/Notebook

Tool Purchases: 
Here is the list of available tools and materials at the Ceramics Program. You may also consider ordering from a local supplier (Sheffield Pottery, Amherst Pottery Supply or Portland Pottery). If you have questions, please email Ji-Eun Kim directly at jikim@fas.harvard.edu.

Course Fees: Your course fee covers use of all clays (terra cotta, midrange, and high fire stoneware, sculpture body, porcelain, and midrange casting slip), bisque firing, glazes, and glaze firing up to 6800 cu. inches of kiln space for 11 weeks, as well as 7-day access to the Ceramics Program and its equipment from the start date of your class through May 5th. All are welcome to participate in the Spring Show and Sale, May 10 - 14th!

$125 for Harvard College Undergraduate Students; $375 for Harvard Graduate Students.

  • Harvard College Undergraduate Students: Currently enrolled students at Harvard College. This does not include Harvard Extension School Undergraduate Students. You must register with your Harvard email – we can arrange for an alternative email to be used for class after registration is complete.
  • Harvard Graduate Students: Currently enrolled students in a Harvard University Graduate Program. This does not include Harvard Extension School Graduate Students.

Registration will begin on Wednesday, November 16th at 10am for Harvard Undergraduate and Graduate Students

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All registered students will receive a confirmation with class syllabus one week prior to the start date.

Questions?

  • For questions regarding course content, policies, staffing or facilities, please contact Director, Kathy King.
  • For questions regarding registration, purchase of tools and materials, please contact Administrative Coordinator, Ji-Eun Kim. 
  • For questions regarding electric kiln certification, materials, studio equipment and safety policies, please contact Operations Coordinator, Geoff Booras at gbooras@fas.harvard.edu.