Adult Pottery Classes:

Beginning Wheel Throwing  

Instructor: David Bradley

Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? Wheel-thrown pots are always in style and a pleasure to create. This introductory class starts you off on the wheel with good habits and positive feedback from your very first session. Techniques covered are wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and use of all the various tools. Lots of demonstrations provided to assist you and special attention for every person. A great class for beginners or people with some previous experience.


6 Tuesday Sessions Cost  $169, Materials Fee  $0 - 
Instructor: David Bradley

Location: Sacramento -
Alpha Fired Arts

Important:  Course fee includes, clay, tools and firing.

Pre-Registration required at
The Learning Exchange, Please Click Here.

Tuesday’s:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

January 5, 2010, ending February 9, 2010
Feb 16, 2010, ending March 23, 2010
Thursday’s: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 
Note: Class size limited to 14 and free use of the studio during store hours when classes aren’t in session.


February 18, 2010, ending March 25, 2010  

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Instructor: David Bradley

Now have you mastered the cylinder and bowl shapes?  Do you need more guided practice and learn new skills then please join us to explore your creativity. Classes will be structured towards basic utilitarian forms cups, pictures, bowls, handles, and exploring at least one form per class session.
Prerequisites, before qualifying for the Intermediate Pottery Wheel Throwing Class you must have at least two sessions in the Learning Exchange Beginning Wheel Throwing Class or be able to make  1- 11” cylinder and 4- 6” bowls.

Monday’s: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Four Monday nights are a session for $99 + $20 material fee which includes one bag of Alpha Stone and use of a few class base glazes.  Each student is allowed one makeup session per 4 weeks or one excused absence per session to be arranged with the instructor.
Note: Class size limited to 14 and includes free use of the studio during store hours and when classes aren’t in session.

Advanced Pottery Work Shops Coming Soon


Alpha Fired Arts Raku on Saturdays

With David Bradley

We will be holding Raku Firings: Dates to be Announced:  Please call and join our phone list to be notified with firing dates. 

        DETAILS:

  • Start time is 10:00 AM 
  • Cost is $45 for 1 Cu. Ft. of kiln space.
  • Bring up to 4 pieces.
  • Additional space available at $20/Ft or $6 a pot.
  • Protective clothing required, long sleeve shirt, & no opened toed shoes 
  • Registration & prepayment required, space is limited to 6-8 Raku-ers.
  • Price includes:
    •  Firing of up to 4 pieces.
    •  Instruction on kiln use and what to look for when firing.
    • Use of safety gloves, tongs, tools & equipment.
    • Glaze you ware with choice of 6 different Laguna Raku glazes. Some Mayco raku glazes are available for purchase, as well as other low-fire glazes you can try out.
    • Use of brushes, sponges, reduction barrels, and materials.

Just bring your bisque! Raku starts at 9 - 10 AM. If you have detailed work to glaze, please call to arrange to come early to start your glazing. To avoid problems with cracking or poor results, do not use porcelain or grog less clays. Do not bring heavy iron/red clays. Recommended clays are Sculpture-Raku, Orion Stout, and Soldate-60.



To sign up for any of the classes above or for more information concerning them, please call
Alpha Fired Arts at (916) 484-4424!

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