3-Hour Intro to Pottery Wheel | Sat Jan 4th 9am-12pm

Class Description

Have you always been curious about what it is like to use a pottery wheel? Or perhaps you took a pottery class in high school and/or college and have been dying to sink your fingers back into clay ever since. Look no further! No prior experience needed for this 3-hour introduction to working on the pottery wheel. We focus on creating a relaxing and memorable experience as we slowly walk through each step of the process.

We start with a behind-the-scenes tour of the pottery studio before moving on to the basics of how to prepare the clay with a technique called wedging. This process will set us up for success once we jump onto the wheel! After preparing our clay, the instructor will provide a demonstration of the five main steps we go through when throwing a piece of pottery on the wheel. Students will then be guided step-by-step through each skill, and provided hands-on-corrections as needed. 

Each student will be provided 4 x 1.5 lb balls of clay to practice with throughout the class. If students would like to keep any of the pieces made during the class, they can do so for $10-$15 per piece. This fee covers the cost of the clay, glaze, two firings and the labor to finish your piece after the class concludes. 

Finished pots are usually ready for pick up within 3-6 weeks of the class. Pots must be picked up within 30 days of completion. Shipping can be arranged for an additional fee.

The instructor for this class is Sharon S.

Who Can Participate

This class is designed for adults, however we welcome responsible teens aged 13-17 as well. Children aged 8-12 may enroll as long as an adult guardian enrolls in the same class time.

What's Included

• 3-hours of instruction
• Small class size of up to 8 people
• 4 x 1.5 lb balls of white clay to practice with during class
  
• Option to return  within 30 days of your pottery being bisque fired to paint your own pottery, or to have the studio glaze your pot for you.
• 10% discount on any pottery purchases from the gallery

Extras

• Pieces can be fired and glazed at a rate of $10/piece for dip-glazed pieces and $15/piece for brush-glazed pieces. 
• Pieces can be shipped upon completion for a flat rate of $12/box. 
  

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 8 days or more in advance will be fully refunded. Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the class start date are non-refundable. 

Preferred Payment Methods

RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ON EACH REGISTRATION IF PAYING CASH OR ZELLE

Preferred payment methods are cash and zelle. To pay using either of these methods, please select "COD or Cash on Delivery" as your payment method. Payment must be received within 7 days of registration or your registration will be cancelled and your spot will be opened up to someone else. Cash payments can be dropped off at the studio during any Open Studio time listed on the website. An email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with zelle information if that is your preference. 

We also accept credit and debit card.

Any card payments made at the studio will be subject to a 3.5% service fee.