Beginner Wheel Class $150 per session

Class Overview

Explore the art of pottery through hands-on learning in our structured Beginner Wheel Class, designed to guide you from foundational skills to refined techniques.

Session Structure

Start Dates: Sessions 1 starts in January and July

Class Layout:

• Week 1: Make (Multiple Pieces)

• Week 2: Finish

• Week 3: Trim

• Week 4: Pick Up

Included:

5 pounds of clay

Items Not Included:

• Tools can be rented for $8 or purchased for $10

• Firings

• Some glaze colors

Syllabus by Class

• Session 1 (Jan/Jul): Cylinders and cravings

• Session 2 (Feb/Aug): Cylinder shaping (choking and flaring) and transfers

• Session 3 (Mar/Sep): Shaping cylinders (bellowing out) and glaze

• Session 4 (Apr/Oct): Handles

• Session 5 (Jun/Nov): Mugs and Glaze layering techniques

• Session 6 (Jul/Dec): Trimming

Enrollment Policies

• Building Progressively: Each session builds on the last, so regular attendance is encouraged.

• Mid-Session Entry: If joining after Session 3, please note that students who start in January will get more focus during the first 20 minutes of class.

• Advancement Options: If students wish to progress faster, they may request a demo to jump to the desired session.

• Make up days are only allowed in a similar class. If the instructor is unable to attend a class the 4th week will serve as the glaze day.

Sunday at 1pm, Monday at 6pm, and Thursday at 11 am.