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Portland, OR

8 Week Advanced Beginner Wheel: Throwing with Efficiency

Intermediate

With Dwayne Sackey

Previous Wheel Experience Recommended

In this class, we’ll focus on developing an efficient and intentional

throwing practice. As a studio potter, I work in batches, weighing clay and

throwing consistent forms to eliminate variables and streamline my

process. This approach allows for greater focus, increased production, and

work that maintains integrity from start to finish. Whether you’re looking to

refine your fundamentals or build a more structured workflow, this class will

provide tools to help you throw with purpose and efficiency!

Each week will consist of instructor demos and personal making time.

Students will also have full access to the studio during open hours for the

duration of their 8 Week course (6am-2am All Days).

Course Details

Location8063 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA
LevelIntermediate
Capacity8 students

instructor info

Languages spoken: English

I do not aim for “flawlessness” – my work leaves a trace of a fluid, organic process and a human set of hands. Windswept trees, cold blue bodies of water, and lichen covered granite boulders intrigue and inform my artistic palette. Gentle curves, textured surfaces, and meandering lines speak through my art. Atmosphere, expressive brush strokes, and simple glazes mimic the timelessness of nature. Sackey earned his BFA from Oregon College of Art and Craft in 2019. Merit-based scholarships supported him: the Gregori Jakovina & Larry McDonald Scholarship, the Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship, and the OCAC Community College Scholarship. In 2019 Sackey showed at the Multnomah County Justice Center & in 2021 he showed at the governor’s mansion. Sackey was a recipient of the 2021 studio potter grant for apprenticeship alongside his mentor Chris Baskin. Sackey has also published 3 articles in pottery making illustrated, one in 2021 & two in 2023, and demonstrated at NCECA in 2022

location

8063 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA

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Full refund up to 30 days before starting time. After that, 50% refund up to 5 days before starting time. No refunds after that.

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Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before starting time.

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