Instructor: Chris Snedden
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Tuesday evenings: 6 - 9 p.m.
January 21-February 25, 2025

This six-week course covers a range of techniques for throwing and altering pottery forms on the wheel. Students will explore methods of altering wet and leather-hard clay, developing diverse approaches to shaping, trimming, and decorating pottery. By the end, participants will have a broad set of skills to alter thrown forms and incorporate personal design elements.
 
Technical Requirements:
Studio: Wheel-throwing space with good internet connectivity and a device positioned to show hands and wheel head.
Clay and Tools: Your preferred clay, standard throwing tools, calipers, and brushes (Sumi brushes recommended).
Alteration Aids: Small wooden stamps, “pouncer” (a nylon bag with cornstarch), and a torch or heat gun for quick drying.
Other: Sodium silicate (small amount) and snacks or a beverage for comfort.
 
Classes will be conducted via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to each participant, and the same link will be used each week.
 
If you need assistance setting up your camera or phone, this will be reviewed during the first class.
 
Small class size ensures that each student receives direct and personalized feedback.
 
All sessions will be recorded and made available for you to rewatch or catch up on if you miss a class.
 
 
Chris Snedden, a potter with over 40 years of experience in London, Ontario, discovered his passion for clay at BealArt and furthered his studies at Georgian College. Throughout his career, Chris has built electric kilns, taught nationwide workshops, and completed private commissions, including liturgical pieces and recognition awards. An active member of the arts community, Chris has held leadership roles in FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association. He currently teaches at Lambton College, at Clayworx (formerly the London Clay Art Centre), and has built a solid reputation for delivering engaging online classes, while continuing to create and exhibit his award-winning work.