{"product_id":"early-autumn-2024-intermediate-wheel-sept-oct-copy","title":"Early-Summer 2026 Wheel 2: Skills Training","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"128\" data-section-id=\"rnyofb\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eWheel 2: Skills Training Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"169\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"169\"\u003e2.5 Hours per Class | Beginner + or Wheel 2 Level\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eA focused, technique-driven class designed for students looking to refine and expand their wheel-throwing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eThis series is built around practice, repetition, and problem-solving. Rather than producing finished pieces, the emphasis is on developing control, confidence, and a deeper understanding of form through guided exercises and hands-on coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eEach session is structured as a skills clinic, where techniques are demonstrated and practiced with direct feedback from the instructor. Students are encouraged to push their limits, experiment, and learn through process—including cutting work in half to understand form and structure better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"872\" data-section-id=\"wuc9ts\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"875\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eThis class is intended for students who have taken at \u003cstrong\u003eleast three wheel classes\u003c\/strong\u003e (or equivalent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eYou should be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1014\" data-section-id=\"1uxk570\"\u003eConfidently center up to 3 lbs of clay using the coning method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1081\" data-section-id=\"jvajat\"\u003eConsistently create intentional forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1123\" data-section-id=\"1g2a6xz\"\u003eBe comfortable dissecting and recycling your work as part of the learning process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1215\" data-section-id=\"jmoou9\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eTechniques covered may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1272\" data-section-id=\"17zcmmm\"\u003eThrowing tall forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1296\" data-section-id=\"1573pl5\"\u003eTrimming and refining bottoms and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1332\" data-section-id=\"1iyl227\"\u003eThrowing off the hump for small multiples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1378\" data-section-id=\"11cbu9f\"\u003eThrowing blind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1397\" data-section-id=\"yq46sn\"\u003eCollaring for bottles and closed forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1440\" data-section-id=\"10dujfb\"\u003eDoughnut rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1459\" data-section-id=\"1emzanh\"\u003eCentering larger amounts of clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eThe exact program is shaped by the instructor based on the group’s skill level and areas of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1605\" data-section-id=\"quymv4\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1625\" data-section-id=\"tc6rqh\"\u003eThis is a practice-based class—pieces are not intended to be kept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1695\" data-section-id=\"1vq1u2n\"\u003eOpen to intermediate students (not suitable for beginners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1758\" data-section-id=\"1j2tg9x\"\u003ePractice clay and tools are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1799\" data-section-id=\"1j6zjjd\"\u003eClasses are 2.5 hours, including cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1844\" data-section-id=\"1c5v3ex\"\u003eIntended for adults and youth aged 15+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1887\" data-section-id=\"10fzemk\"\u003eDress for mess or bring an apron (aprons are not provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1950\" data-section-id=\"vscon3\"\u003eWe recommend bringing a small towel for your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loamclaystudio.ca\/pages\/refund-policy\"\u003eView our refund policy here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOAM Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Fri, May 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 \u0026 Jul 3 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM (Colin)","offer_id":44290676162716,"sku":"","price":445.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1207\/8294\/files\/skills_training.png?v=1776453268","url":"https:\/\/loamclaystudio.ca\/products\/early-autumn-2024-intermediate-wheel-sept-oct-copy","provider":"LOAM Clay Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}