Improve your throwing skills

Intermediate Wheel Class

Make better pots by learning to be more effective and efficient while throwing

$430 per person
6 week group course

This class is for people who have learned centering, coning, and pulling and want to explore various forms and techniques further. It also includes clay preparation, trimming, and glaze application.
It is not recommended for complete beginners.

What you’ll learn:

Throw with efficiency and precision to get the most out of the clay

Throw both open and closed forms – mugs, bowls, plates, vases, etc.

Decoration techniques such as carving, slip trailing & sgraffito

Duration:

6 weeks

Experience & Requirements:

Know how to center and throw a cylinder

Class Size

13

What’s provided:

Unlimited access to Open Studio to practice

25lbs of clay

Use of studio tools, glazes & underglaze

Instructor:

Staff

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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.