The Gem City Throw Down, is a skillshare project connecting local pottery talent to the greater Dayton Community inspired by the beloved "Great Pottery Throw Down".
Whether you are looking to expand your skillset as a potter or are here for your mutual love and appreciation for craftsmanship, there is always something new to learn from potters right here in our Gem City!
This project was made possible by the Dayton Region Arts Renewal Grant through Culture Works
Episode 1: Donut Vase
In this episode, Sarah Richard, maker behind Gem City Ceramics demonstrates how to throw a donut vase on the potter’s wheel. Joined by Lisa Dault and Mandy Thompson, watch as they challenge themselves in trying this skill for the first time!
Episode 2: Sgraffito
In this episode, Mandy Thomson of Hummingbird Handmade demonstrates how to decorate greenware using the sgraffito technique. Joined by Lisa Dault and Sarah Richard, watch as they complete a special challenge Mandy presents.
Episode 3: Carving
In this episode, Lisa Dault with Dault Pottery demonstrates how to carve her signature "vine design" into greenware. Joined by Mandy Thomson and Sarah Richard, watch as they challenge themselves to a new skill.
Episode 4: Throwing Big
In this episode, Sarah Richard owner of MADE Ceramic Art Studio and maker behind Gem City Ceramics demonstrates how to "throw big". Joined by Anna Marie Velasco and Sarah McGonigle, watch as they challenge themselves to a new skill.
Episode 5: Throwing a Bubble Vase
In this episode, Anna Marie Velasco instructor at MADE Ceramic Art Studio demonstrates how to make a "Bubble Vase". Joined by Sarah Richard and Sarah McGonigle, watch as they challenge themselves to a new skill.
Episode 6: Throwing Blindfolded
In this episode, Sarah McGonigle instructor at MADE Ceramic Art Studio challenges Sarah Richard and Anna Marie Velasco to throw blindfolded!
Episode 7: Throwing Tall
In this episode, Sarah Richard, maker behind Gem City Ceramics demonstrates how to tall. Joined by Carmen Ferraro of Outside the Box Studio and Jess Williams of Muddstud watch as they challenge one another as to who can throw the tallest!
Episode 8: Throwing a Planter
In this episode, Jess William, maker behind Muddstud demonstrates how to throw a planter with a built in drainage tray. Joined by Carmen Ferraro of Outside the Box Studio and Sarah Richard with Gem City Ceramics watch as they challenge one another to a new skill!
Episode 9: Throwing off the Hump
In this episode, Carmen Ferraro of Outside the Box Studio challenges these makers to throw off the hump! Joined by Jess William, maker behind Muddstud and Sarah Richard with Gem City Ceramics watch as they challenge one another to a new skill!