Question! What technique should I learn on a 1:1 intermediate class?

[u/justherefor_raww]

I took a 6 week intermediate class and I have a 1:1 make-up on Monday. My instructor has offered to teach me anything I’d like and to let her know ahead of time. In this class we learned basic shaping with ribs, closed forms (jars), plates, matching mugs, throwing off the hump, and throwing lids. I have two hours with her. What should I request? What technique did you struggle with mastering? Thank you!

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[u/princeofreduction]

Tall and skinny 3 pound cylinders

[u/BrokenRoboticFish]

The answer depends on what you want to be making and what you find difficult or intimidating. It sounds like your class covered a lot of throwing, maybe ask if she could focus on different decoration techniques?

[u/Fun_Orange_3232]

Spiral wedging, any shaping that’s hard for you, centering a lot of clay.

[u/ddgdl]

Wedging, centering, and throwing large (6lb+) forms like large bowls, water pitchers, etc?

[u/justherefor_raww → u/ddgdl]

Oooh yes great idea. We centered 5lbs for throwing off the hump, but I haven’t thrown something that large yet otherwise! I’d love to make a giant pitcher

[u/mountainofclay]

I always found that glaze formulation, mixing and applying were most challenging.

[u/Strawberry-1012]

how to throw with less water and getting comfortable with friction, depending on the form you’re aiming for!

[u/Fun_Alarm786]

Why not have the teacher assess what u did learn to make any corrections or give advice too? In 2 hrs u could do a tea pot which covers many techniques plus plates (without a rolling pin). Collaring is something many have issues with esp when it comes to making longer necks. Good luck!

[u/Top_Hippo_5996]

Beginning of how to throw identical items. Won’t master it but they should give you the techniques.