WAC has a new home!

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  • Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
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  • We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Deciding on the shape of your piece means balancing both function and aesthetics!• Balance & Proportion: A good pot feels balanced and comfortable in the hand. Consider the relationship between the base, belly, neck, and rim; even asymmetrical pieces need internal structure.• Curves vs. Angles: Classic curves (belly, tapered) offer familiarity, while geometric shapes provide a modern look. You can play with sharp angles for depth.• Texture & Layers: Adding texture (stamping, carving) and layering designs (illustrations, glazes) increases visual complexity and interest.
    5 days ago
  • We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Here’s why bracing is essential:• Stability: Unbraced arms move with the spinning clay, making control impossible.• Leverage: Bracing turns your arms into solid levers, allowing you to apply steady pressure.• Body Mechanics: It engages your core and body weight, reducing strain on just your hands and wrists.• Control: Creates a stable base for centering, opening, and pulling up walls.
    1 week ago
  • We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Pulling walls is all about raising your clay evenly and creating a balanced, sturdy form.• Begin with a centered lump of clay and open it to the desired diameter for your piece.• Keep your hands steady and use consistent pressure as you lift the walls, letting the clay flow upward without thinning unevenly.• Support the wall from both the inside and outside with your fingers to maintain even thickness.• Move slowly and rhythmically, adjusting speed and pressure as needed to prevent wobbling or collapsing.When done correctly, pulling walls gives your piece smooth, strong sides and sets the stage for shaping and finishing.
    4 weeks ago
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Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
Read our latest email!All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor.Election results.
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Read our latest email! All that's been happening at the WAC. Volunteer to be a monitor. Election results.
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Deciding on the shape of your piece means balancing both function and aesthetics!• Balance & Proportion: A good pot feels balanced and comfortable in the hand. Consider the relationship between the base, belly, neck, and rim; even asymmetrical pieces need internal structure.• Curves vs. Angles: Classic curves (belly, tapered) offer familiarity, while geometric shapes provide a modern look. You can play with sharp angles for depth.• Texture & Layers: Adding texture (stamping, carving) and layering designs (illustrations, glazes) increases visual complexity and interest.
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Deciding on the shape of your piece means balancing both function and aesthetics! • Balance & Proportion: A good pot feels balanced and comfortable in the hand. Consider the relationship between the base, belly, neck, and rim; even asymmetrical pieces need internal structure. • Curves vs. Angles: Classic curves (belly, tapered) offer familiarity, while geometric shapes provide a modern look. You can play with sharp angles for depth. • Texture & Layers: Adding texture (stamping, carving) and layering designs (illustrations, glazes) increases visual complexity and interest.
5 days ago
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Here’s why bracing is essential:• Stability: Unbraced arms move with the spinning clay, making control impossible.• Leverage: Bracing turns your arms into solid levers, allowing you to apply steady pressure.• Body Mechanics: It engages your core and body weight, reducing strain on just your hands and wrists.• Control: Creates a stable base for centering, opening, and pulling up walls.
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Here’s why bracing is essential: • Stability: Unbraced arms move with the spinning clay, making control impossible. • Leverage: Bracing turns your arms into solid levers, allowing you to apply steady pressure. • Body Mechanics: It engages your core and body weight, reducing strain on just your hands and wrists. • Control: Creates a stable base for centering, opening, and pulling up walls.
1 week ago
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Pulling walls is all about raising your clay evenly and creating a balanced, sturdy form.• Begin with a centered lump of clay and open it to the desired diameter for your piece.• Keep your hands steady and use consistent pressure as you lift the walls, letting the clay flow upward without thinning unevenly.• Support the wall from both the inside and outside with your fingers to maintain even thickness.• Move slowly and rhythmically, adjusting speed and pressure as needed to prevent wobbling or collapsing.When done correctly, pulling walls gives your piece smooth, strong sides and sets the stage for shaping and finishing.
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We’re back with another Pottery Pointers from WAC! Pulling walls is all about raising your clay evenly and creating a balanced, sturdy form. • Begin with a centered lump of clay and open it to the desired diameter for your piece. • Keep your hands steady and use consistent pressure as you lift the walls, letting the clay flow upward without thinning unevenly. • Support the wall from both the inside and outside with your fingers to maintain even thickness. • Move slowly and rhythmically, adjusting speed and pressure as needed to prevent wobbling or collapsing. When done correctly, pulling walls gives your piece smooth, strong sides and sets the stage for shaping and finishing.
4 weeks ago
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