This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the fundamentals of working on the potter’s wheel in a structured, supportive studio environment. Over six weeks, you will learn to wedge clay, center with confidence, pull consistent cylinders, throw bowls, trim leather-hard pieces, and apply custom surface decorations and glazes.
By the end of the term, you will take home multiple finished, functional ceramic pieces while building strong technical habits and confidence on the wheel.
What's Included:
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25 lbs of studio clay
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Full access to professional pottery wheels and studio tools
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All bisque and glaze firings
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Access to our full studio glaze collection
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Scheduled pick-up date for all your finished work
Optional Add-On: All-Access Studio Pass Supercharge your practice with our All-Access Studio Pass for just $100 (plus a 3% processing fee). Enjoy Saturday Open Studio access (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM) for the entire duration of your 6-week session. At $40 per single day pass, this upgrade saves you up to $140 while giving you maximum time to refine your skills. Simply add the pass to your cart below at checkout.
Prerequisites & Progression: Completion of this course is required before enrolling in Intermediate or Advanced classes at Clayworks, unless prior experience is approved by an instructor.