Wheel Throwing Classes
Multi-Week Courses
All tools, materials, and firing included.
Get your creative clay on!
ADULTS
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Join us for an expansive experience of learning how to throw pottery! Our beginner courses offer a perfect mix of challenge and enjoyment for those hoping to learn how to throw functional shapes on the wheel. This course prioritizes instruction, studio work time, and outlines the steps to wedge, center, throw and trim a vessel confidently.
Beginners and repeat students alike are welcomed. Whether you have never done the wheel before, need a refresher or a re-intro to pottery, or you want to learn new techniques and practice your skills, then this all levels class is for you.
Each class is 2 hours with an optional 1 hour of individual work time after class.
This class includes open studio hours work time outside of class
Each student gets 15 pounds of fresh clay to start and after that can purchase clay in 15 or 25 pound bags.
Students do not need to buy tools as they have access to the studio tool wall. Although you are welcome to bring your tools if you have them!
If a student needs to miss a class due to illness, work or travel, we are happy to allow for make-up classes during another class time or during open studio time.
Spots are limited and classes often fill quickly.
ADULTS
Beginner 2 Wheel Throwing Classes - For returning students
This 6-week course builds on the foundation of the beginner class and gives you two extra weeks to deepen your skills and confidence on the wheel. We’ll work through your specific questions and challenges while strengthening your throwing technique. The goal is to move you from beginner into feeling comfortable calling yourself intermediate.
You’ll be guided through classic wheel-thrown forms like mugs, bowls, plates, and vases, along with designs based on student interest. This class prioritizes dedicated studio time and your personal growth as a potter, giving you space to practice, refine, and experiment. Open studio hours are offered with this course.
Each class is 2 hours with an optional 1 hour of individual work time after class.
Each student gets 15 pounds of fresh clay to start and after that can purchase clay in 25 or 50 pound bags.
Students do not need to buy tools as they have access to the studio tool wall.
If a student needs to miss a class due to illness, work or travel, we are happy to allow for make-up classes during another class time or during open studio time.
Spots are limited and classes fill quickly.
Intermediate classes!
Calling all potters who want to push their skills! Our intermediate courses are for people who feel comfortable centering and want to challenge themselves creatively.
We will go over intermediate / advanced skills such as:
Throwing closed forms
Throwing double walled forms
Throwing with sodium silicate
Exploring faceting techniques (wire+wiggle wire)
Throwing with stamps and textures
Exploring different carved details
And lastly, throwing with intention!
We’ll work together through your specific questions and challenges while strengthening your throwing technique. This class prioritizes instruction with dedicated studio time and class collaboration. Open studio hours are offered with this course.
Each class is 2 hours with an optional 1 hour of individual work time after class.
Each student gets 15 pounds of fresh clay to start and after that can purchase clay in 25 or 50 pound bags.
Students do not need to buy tools as they have access to the studio tool wall. But please bring your tools if you'd like to!
If a student needs to miss a class due to illness, work or travel, we are happy to allow for make-up classes during another class time or during open studio time.
All ages
Mini Classes
Mini courses meet twice, with two weeks between sessions. This allows time for your pieces to properly dry and be fired, so you can return to glaze and finish them without committing to a full multi-week class.
During the first session, you’ll be guided through the basics of working with clay, either on the potter’s wheel or through hand-building, depending on the class you choose. You’ll create your pieces with step-by-step instruction in a fun and supportive environment.
After your first class, your work will dry and be bisque fired in the studio. Two weeks later, you’ll return to glaze and decorate your pieces, adding color and personality to your work.
Your finished pieces will be ready for pick up in 1-2 weeks after your last class.
Spots are limited and classes often fill quickly.