Dec 15, 2015
Short answer: forever. Even veteran potters and MFA ceramic artists are constantly learning new information and techniques about clay. HOWEVER, we can teach you the basics in as few as two hours. Are the pots going to be masterpieces? No, but hopefully you have fun making it! The best way to learn pottery, is to take an 8 week class (and then keep taking classes until you’re...
Dec 15, 2015
Check craigslist, or find one used! We sell new wheels, but since “cheap” is a relative term, we can’t say we sell cheap wheels. We are distributors for multiple wheel companies, one of which is sure to have a wheel within your budget and fits your needs. Call us for more...
Dec 15, 2015
Yes, Queen City Clay recommends our certified electrician (see below) for Kiln repairs, and has a team of wheel repair technicians as well.
Dec 15, 2015
No. But we always recommend you give Becky Gieger a call at (513) 616-9112. She’s an amazing electrician who specializes in kilns, and has worked very closely with us for years.
Dec 15, 2015
Queen City Clay does not repair pottery. Individual artists who work in our studio may choose to take repair commissions. These repairs often get very pricey since it’s an hourly rate for repair and the cost of materials. Typically, repairs are simple enough for you to do yourself. All you’ll need is a two-part epoxy from a hardware store (we recommend PC-7 or PC-11), some toothpicks to mix and apply the epoxy, and some...
