Clay Exploration Class
 Participants explored how to make their own bowls and cups forming clay with hand building techniques such as “pinch” and “coil.” They also learned how to attach and bond pieces of clay together using “slip,” which made these beauties leak proof!  All the pieces were glazed and fired in the Sollar Wellness Center kiln.  The guest instructor/artist was our very own Graphic Designer, Judy Randall. Judy demonstrated and assisted participants in wheel throwing techniques. Everyone had an opportunity to try using the wheel which elicited a lot of smiles and laughs, despite the extremely messy technique!!



Judy Randall demonstrates pulling a pot on the potter's wheel.
A cutting tool is used to put a design
into the side of the bowl.


Carrie Wells and Paul Beranger watch the demonstration on the potter's wheel.

Judy Randall teaches Carrie Wells
how to form a bowl.
Despite the mess,
Carrie really enjoyed the experience.

Judy and Danielle Bouchard work together
on the wheel.
Donna Burke concentrates while trying her
hands at pulling a pot.

Kristen Fontoni explores the different thicknesses of the clay Judy creates on the wheel.
Patrick Murphy tries to expand the size of the pottery bowl on the wheel.

Paul Beranger shows his excitement while working with Judy on the wheel.
Karen Lasalle explores the feeling of the clay rotating on the wheel.