Sue Fetters Wheel throwing is a process of forming clay into shapes on a potter’s wheel. It is a common technique for making mugs, bowls, and plates. Learning how to wheel throw can be challenging. Diane Bouchard, one of our most talented potters, volunteered to teach a throwing class at the studio. During the three–day…
Sue Fetters It was a busy day at the pottery studio for our intro class students. With Bonnie Roach’s expert guidance, they learned how to properly glaze the pottery pieces they made in the intro class two weeks ago. Glaze is the liquid that comes in nearly every color and is used to waterproof, decorate,…
Sue Fetters We are so lucky at the Pottery Studio to have many talented and skillful members who share their expertise with others still learning the craft. Diane Bouchard is one of those talented potters, and she taught a very informative class on wedging clay. Wedging clay is a process to make sure the clay…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers were busy in May cleaning our state-of-the-art studio. Every three months volunteers meet to make sure our facility is clean and offers the best environment for our members. Every tool, texture mat, cupboard, and surface is cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth. All the equipment, furniture, and floors are cleaned. You…
Sue Fetters We are so lucky here at the Ranch to have a state–of–the–art pottery studio. Among the many helpful tools available to us is the clay extruder. Using it may be a little intimidating to some, so it was very helpful that Kari Erickson was kind enough to schedule two classes in April to…
Marilyn Heasley I’ll start by saying I lack the artistic gene. I can write accolades describing amazing pieces of work, but don’t expect anyone to be writing platitudes of my works. I needed something other than golf and exercise classes. Two friends convinced me to join them for the Mudslingers (aka Pottery) introductory class, so…