Wheel Throwing is the process of shaping a lump of clay using a pottery wheel. This is the perfect class for students who have limited or no experience working on the potter’s wheel and those who are looking to refresh or strengthen their basic abilities.

Beginner wheel-throwing students learn the core skills that make clay come alive: wedging, centering, pulling, lifting, trimming, and shaping cylinders, cups, bowls, and more. We also introduce simple surface-decoration techniques and talk through how to bring expression into the work.

A four-week session gives you a solid start—a first doorway into the rhythm of the wheel. Most folks who really want to get comfortable plan for 8–12 weeks of classes. If you’d like to continue, just let us know and we’ll help you extend your session.

Intermediate students build on basic skills and knowledge of throwing and further  technical understanding of clay. More complex functional forms, refinement of throwing skills, and advanced decorative and glazing techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. The class will review and critique fired results to further develop a personal style.

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