Sonoma Community Center
Enriching lives through education and the arts — for Sonoma Valley and beyond
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Pottery on the Wheel; Intro w/ Ben Betourne – Thursday
June 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Date: Thursdays, June 6 – August 1(No class July 4)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Total Sessions: 8
Instructor: Ben Betourne
Location: Room 117
Ages: Adult, 18+
Skill Level: Intro
Sliding Scale: $190 / $275 / $350
About the class
A class for first timers!
Always wanted to dive in and get your hands dirty on the wheel but didn’t know where to start? This Intro course is designed for you! The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Surface decoration techniques will be explored.
With your 8 week class registration, students receive the opportunity to purchase a studio pass for ½ off during the duration of their class. Sign ups for membership will be included in your pre class email
Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.
When you register for a class, you’ll be offered three price tiers. The middle tier comes closest to what our registration fees used to be, and covers about 50% of the full cost of your participation in the class – with the other 50% covered by community donations. The first tier creates accessibility for people with limited income, while the third tier covers the full cost of participation – so that we can use community donations to support other people’s registration costs. When you choose to register at the third tier, you directly help support the Center’s efforts to remove financial barriers for others.
The Sonoma Community Center (the Center) strives to create an inclusive, safe community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Center is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the fullest potential in each of us, which, in turn, contributes directly to creating a community of belonging. In order to ensure a positive, safe, and welcoming experience for everyone, all program participants are asked to abide by the following policies, community agreements, and restorative safety protocol.
About the instructor
Ben Betourne
Instructor / Artist
Ben has been working in clay for over 16 years and is truly passionate about throwing pots. He specializes in large scale multi-part forms for indoor and outdoor use. His signature, carved surfaces distinguish his work with patterns referencing the energy he puts into throwing and finishing his impressive pots.
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