Haw River Pottery

In this Intermediate/Advanced wheel class students will take their throwing skills to another level with local artist Curry Wilkinson. This class will cover techniques such as throwing larger and taller, throwing and fitting lids, applying hand building techniques to already thrown forms, altering and finishing techniques, and surface decoration.

This class meets on Monday Evenings 6:30-9pm. Students are welcome to bring their own tools, towel, and aprons, but are not necessary.

Class includes 25 pounds of your choice of clay, glazes, firings, use of community tools, and open studio hours for practice on Saturdays 12:30pm-6pm.

About your Instructor Curry Wilkinson:

Curry began making pottery at a young age, but only recently learned that he could in fact make a career in it. In 2014 he began an apprenticeship with Joseph Sand in Randleman, NC and worked there until 2017 creating a solid foundation on which to continue his pottery career. Curry learned to fire a wood kiln with many potters including Joseph Sand, Mark Hewitt, and Daniel Johnston. Curry was able to take that knowledge and turn it into his own style and build a wood fired kiln with a lot of hard work and the help of supporters and the Regional Artist Project Grant. For Curry, being able to turn the creamy, pliable clay, so abundant in his home state, into functional art is truly a privilege. Curry and his wife Sarah own and operate Curry Wilkinson Pottery located in Burlington, NC. Our kiln was built with support of the North Carolina Arts Council and the partnering arts councils of the Regional Artist Project Grant Program. 

Please Note A Few Rules of Our Studio Rules:

• Cleaning up after yourself is expected.
• Respect others work and avoid handling wares that are not yours.
• We encourage easy going and kind personalities in our space. Hatefulness and disruptive behavior in any capacity will not be tolerated. A lack of respect towards other classmates or instructors may result in being removed from class or refusal to keep working in our small community.
• If you are ill, please refrain from attending class.

If you have any questions or concerns please email our studio manager at HawRiverPottery@gmail.com