January 15 - April 02, 2026
Ceramics: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel-Throwing
BBAC Campus
1516 South Cranbrook Road Birmingham, MI 48009
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Ceramics: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel-Throwing

Instructor: Sue O'Connor

From the basic cylinder, we are able to createa multitude of different shapes and sizes. Wewill concentrate on multiple bowls, mugs, lids,altering, and other functional and sculptural wareswhich will enforce techniques, shape, and design.Trimming, and glazing will be reviewed along withsurface decoration.
Prerequisite: Students MUST be able to throwa 5'' cylinder; be proficient in intermediateceramic skills which includes studio equipmentand glazing.
Level 3 & UpThursdays, January 15 – April 29:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12 sessions$405 Members, $445 Guests$95 Materials/Studio Fee


Ceramic Arts Materials List - Advanced
Instructor: Sue O'Connor


  • Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
  • Rags
  • Gloves
  • Dust mask


  • BBAC Ceramics Studio Policies/Procedures

    Ceramics students are required to follow all department policies and procedures.
    BBAC ceramics classes and open studios are intended to introduce and further the education experience, and are not intended to take the place of a personal studio and/or production studio.
    Students may not bring in work created outside of the BBAC to be bisque-fired, glazed,
    or glaze-fired at the BBAC.


    Purchasing Extra Clay at the BBAC

    One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. BBAC offers the service of purchasing
    additional clay (one bag at a time) at the beginning of your class time. Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $21and each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $24.


    Ceramics Open Studio - No Instruction

    Open Studio time is available for current term students registered for a ceramics class of 12 hours or more.Open studios begin the second week of classes and end the week before the term ends. Students can sign up beginning the first week of classes and throughout the term on a rotation basis.

    Course Medium

    Ceramic Arts

    Location

    Studio 9/Ceramics at BBAC Campus

    Instructor

    Susan O'Connor

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    January 15 - April 02, 2026ThursdayAdd to calendar
    Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed
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