6-Week Intro to Pottery Wheel

No experience needed for this relaxing, step-by-step introduction to the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. Over the course of 6 weeks, students will build the skills needed to make a simple bowl or cup on the pottery wheel. The 6-week version of the Intro to Pottery Wheel will provide learners a more-depth immersive experience. 

Who Can Participate

This class is designed for adults, however we welcome responsible teens aged 13-17 as well. Children aged 9-12 may enroll as long as an adult guardian enrolls in the same class time.

Class Options

Session 7 2024

• Tuesdays 6-8 pm starting 10/15, meeting every week for 6 weeks. 

Weekly Focus

• Week 1: Wedging, Coning, Centering
• Week 2: Opening
• Week 3: Pulling up the Walls
• Week 4: Trimming and Handles
• Week 5: Surface Decoration 
• Week 6: Glazing

Included in the class fee is the bisque firing of 3 pieces. Students can pay $1/lb/piece (rounded up to the nearest pound) to bisque fire additional pieces.

Pots should be as near to bone dry as possible by the end of class during week 5 to reduce the likelihood of cracking or exploding in the kiln. Pots will be bisque fired to cone 08 between week 5 and 6. 

Glaze usage for Intro to Pottery Wheel students is limited to dipping glazes and includes up to 3 pieces. Additional pieces can be glazed and fired at a billing rate of $2/lb/piece (rounded up to the nearest pound). 

Students must pick up their pots within 30 days of the final glaze fire or pots will be donated or discarded due to storage limitations.

What's Included

• 12-hours of instruction
• Small class size of up to 8 people
• 25 lbs of Standard 240 White Clay
• Shared shelf storage for the duration of the class
• Unlimited access to Open Studio depending on space and availability
• Bisque glaze firing for up to 3 projects. 
• 10% discount on pottery purchased from the studio gallery

Extras

• Additional pieces can be bisque fired at a rate of $1/lb/piece
• Additional pieces can be dip glazed and fired at a rate of $2/lb/piece
• Additional clay can be purchased as needed. Pricing available in the studio.

Open Studio

Open Studio will be offered during the following times. Out of respect to other potters seeking studio time, we ask that you book no more than one three-hour time slot per day. If there is space after your time slot, you are welcome to stay longer. 

• Mondays 9:00-4:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25
  • Not available on 12/2
• Tuesdays 12:00-5:00 pm 
  • Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
  • Not available on 12/3 
• Wednesdays 12:00-4:00 pm  
  • Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4
• Thursdays 1:00-8:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5
  • Not available on 11/28.
  • 12/5 will only be available from 4:00-8:00 pm
• Saturdays 
  • 10/26 1:00-4:00 pm
  • 11/2 1:00-4:00 pm 
  • 11/9 10:00-1:00 pm 
  • 11/23 12:00-3:00 pm
• Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8

An email will be sent out to program participants on Sunday October 13th with a discount code to receive 100% off Open Studio registration. 

Guest Policy

Please do not bring guests to the studio without prior approval from Jacqueline first. 

Open Studio Cancellation/No Show Fee

A $5 fee will be issued for cancelling a booked Open Studio time-slot less than 24 hours in advance. Please only book Open Studio once you are confident you'll be able to attend. 

Private Lessons

Private Lessons can be booked with Jacqueline or Sharon during Open Studio at a rate of $5 per 5 minutes of instruction time depending on instructor availability. Advanced notice is preferred but not required. 

Make Up Policy

Students must notify the studio in advance via email if they are unable to attend a class. If space allows in another class time slot, a make-up class will be offered. If no space is available in another class, the student can make up studio time during Open Studio ,with limited to no instruction. Credits and refunds are not provided for missed classes.

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

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.