Service Description

In this 7-week intermediate and advanced level class, Diana Eller will lead students beyond the basics to create more complex forms. The class will discuss specific projects during the first class. Students can work as a group or individual basis. A specific form and/or technique will be presented classes 1-4. Glazing or preparing for glazing will begin class 5 and be completed during class 6. For the final class, students will return for pottery pick up and our own version of “Show and Tell”!! This class is open to students who have completed multiple classes at Create or other pottery studios and are able to perform the basic skills of centering, coning, opening, pulling walls, etc. easily using 2 and more pounds of clay and make basic forms, e.g., cylinders, bowls, consistently. All clay, glazes and firings are included in the class fee. Students can choose to use commercially made clay or studio clay that has been reclaimed and are encouraged to wear comfy old clothes and bring a bib apron or bath size towel to cover their clothes. This Intermediate Wheel Class, for ages 16 and up meets Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 pm, beginning March 12th and ending on April 23rd. Due to the small class size, no refunds will be available one week prior to the first class or once the class has started. Instructor: Diana Eller Diana operates Grayrock Pottery in Hiddenite along with her husband, David. She is the wheel thrower and he is the hand builder. Diana began her love of pottery as a collector of work by potters throughout NC. Her interest grew and she wanted to make her own. Diana's first instructor was renown Catawba Valley potter, Kim Ellington. Diana also loves to paint in oils and watercolors and spent time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Diana joined Create Pottery Studio in May 2022. She has taught "Taste of Clay", Beginning Wheel Throwing, Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing and Beginning Watercolor painting classes!!