This class will guide students through the fundamentals of working with clay both on the wheel as well as Handbuilt forms. Students will also be introduced to a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. This class is perfect for beginners or those who are returning to pottery after some time. This course may be repeated.

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Please note that clay must be purchased at Perkins Center for this class. Clay is $25 per 25lb bag. If you own a toolkit you are encouraged to bring it to class, otherwise, pottery toolkits are available for purchase at both Perkins locations. Toolkits are $14, payments by credit card only.

About the Artist:

PAUL SERENA studied at the Art Institute of Philadelphia as well as the University of the Arts. He was recipient of a gold award in the National Scholastic art and writing awards. Paul has over 20 years of experience with clay and clay studies. Paul was the head potter for 3 summers at Historic Cold Springs Village, NJ where he was also an instructor in their junior apprentice program as well as a private pottery instructor. He is currently a the studio technician at The Clay Studio n Philadelphia.