Beginner Wheel Class
Learn the foundational skills of throwing pottery on the wheel.
Starting from the basics, you’ll learn how to work with clay on the potter's wheel. This course will provide a foundation for creating functional ceramics from starting with a lump of clay to glazing your pots. This multi-week class is geared towards beginners, or someone who wants to get a refresher.
What you’ll learn:
The process of making a ceramic piece on the potter’s wheel from a lump of clay to a finished fired pot you can use.
- Kneading clay
- Centering & pulling a cylinder on a wheel
- Throwing foundational forms that can lead to mugs, bowls, vases and plates
- Trimming your pots
- Pulling & attaching handles
- Glazing your pots
- Reclaiming clay
Duration:
- Meet once a week for 6 weeks
- Each Class Session is 2.5 hours
Experience & Requirements:
- No experience necessary
- Age 14 and over
Class Size
Up to 13 students
What’s provided:
- Unlimited access to open studio
- 25lbs of clay
- More clay available to purchase if needed
- 16in x 15in personal shelf space
- Use of studio tools, glazes and underglaze
Instructor:
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Cancelation & Refund Policy
To request a cancellation and refund, email info@throwandbuild.com. 100% of tuition less $15 processing fee when requested no later than 14 days of start of class. 80% of tuition requested less $15 processing feel within 7 days. 50% refundable less $15 processing fee refunded within 3 days before class. There will be no refunds within 2 days before class starts. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.
FAQ’S
I missed class, can I reschedule?
No class make up if you miss a class. However you have unlimited access to open studio for the duration of your class. Your instructor will catch you up in the next class after the demo and you can get help during your instructor's "Potter's Hours" where they are the studio tech and they can help you at those times as wll.
During my 6-week course, can I access the studio outside of class time?
Yes, students enrolled in multi-week classes has unlimited access to the open studio.
Can I bring my friends to open studio?
Yes, your friends are welcomed to come to the studio for 1 session for Open studio during the studio's public hours from 10am - 2pm Sat & Sun, they are not permitted to attend during class sessions. If space is available at work tables, they can use the space to play with clay. If the studio is busy, we ask that you defer the workspace station to other studio members.
What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable clothing that you are okay with getting dirty. We have aprons for your use, but they may limited.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
We have all the tools you need to shape and trim clay and some others you can try and experiment with. You are welcomed to bring other tools you want to use to make your pottery and keep in your space.
How much does additional clay cost?
Prices for a 25lb bag of clay is about $40-$45 a bag of clay.
We use Tacoma Clay arts clay.
