Iām very excited to announce our second multi-week ceramics course: Six Week Wheel Throwing!
This beginner-friendly course meets once a week for six weeks and is designed to give new ceramicists a strong foundation while offering returning potters a chance to deepen their skills with hands-on support. Through structured lessons and guided studio time, students will learn the full workflow of wheel-thrown pottery, from shaping wet clay to finishing glazed pieces.
Each session follows a consistent format to support skill-building:
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Teacher Demonstration
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Discussion & Best Practice Tips
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Student Work Time with One-on-One Support
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Studio Cleanup (last 30 minutes of class)
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1: Getting Started at the Wheel
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Studio overview, wheel setup, and tool introduction
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Demo: Throwing a 1lb cup ā centering, pulling walls, and removing from the wheel
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Discussion: Wedging, cutting and measuring clay, proper body positioning
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Student time: Throwing with individualized teacher support
Week 2: Trimming Basics
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Demo: Trimming (timing, centering, trimming techniques, and tool tips)
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Discussion: Foot styles and trimming best practices
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Student time: Trim pieces from Week 1, additional throwing time as available
Week 3: Handles and Attachments
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Demo: Pulling and attaching handles using the score-and-slip method
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Discussion: Handle shapes and creative attachments
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Student time: Throw, trim, or attach handles to previous pieces
Week 4: Bigger Clay, Bowl Forms
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Demo: Throwing a 2lb bowl ā managing more clay and adjusting pulling techniques
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Student time: Continue working on bowls or previous projects
Week 5: Plates and Warping Prevention
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Demo: Throwing plates ā techniques for even forms and minimizing warping
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Student time: Throw, trim, or continue work on existing pieces
Week 6: Glazing and Finishing
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Demo: Studio-specific glazing techniques and tools
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Discussion: Underglazes, layering, glaze safety, and kiln cookies
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Student time: Glaze finished pieces from prior weeks
Students will leave with multiple completed pieces and a foundational understanding of the wheel-throwing process, supported each step of the way by their instructor. (The class has a minimum requirement of 2 students to run. If less than two students sign up, we will reschedule.)
Spots are limited, sign up at the link below to secure your registration!
Six Week Wheel Throwing
