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Todd Scholtz Todd Scholtz is the Monday Night teacher. He will teach you how to throw pottery on the wheel incorporating some hand-building techniques. Interview with Todd Scholtz How long have you been doing ceramic work? About 24 years. Who or what inspires you? I get most inspired when I am introducing someone new to clay. I love the interaction and the flow of ideas when talking about their work. What is your favorite kind of ceramic work? Funky, challenging art. Robert Arneson, Adrian Saxe. How long have you been teaching? About 3 years at the KC Clay Guild. What skill level do you teach? I teach beginners to advanced students. Do you teach Wheel Throwing or Hand Building Techniques? Mostly wheel thrown pieces that are altered in some way which incorporates some hand building techniques. What can students expect to learn from your class? They will be taught the basics of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. More advanced students will learn more advanced techniques. What kind of atmosphere does your class have? Loose. Fun. Drink some beer, eat some pizza and throw some pots! Is there anything  that makes your class special? Just that we're considered the wild party group! Is there anything else you'd like to say to prospective students? This class ain't boring! Never a dull moment. Don't forget to bring some beer. (That's what my students said to put here.)  Todd Scholtz's Class Todd showing off his big vase. Todd helping a student. This student is glazing their work. This student is using hand building techniques to create her piece. A closer look at the hand built piece. This student is opening up the clay to begin throwing. Decisions. Decisions. She is altering her planter as discussed with Todd earlier. One of her best casarole dishes yet. As you can see, she is very excited!       Todd Scholtz's Work   Pictures coming soon!   BACK TO TOP