8 Week Beginner's Wheel Class

With Jaime Bliss

Unleash your inner artist in this beginner-friendly wheel throwing pottery class! Learn the fundamentals of wedging, centering, pulling, and shaping clay on the pottery wheel. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each step, helping you create beautiful bowls, cups, and more. No experience necessary – just a willingness to get a little messy and have a lot of fun!  For ages 15+

Details

This class will run for eight weeks, 2.5 hours per week starting the week of March 23rd and ending on the week of May 23rd (please note there will be no classes during the week of April 27-May 2).

This class is great for beginners as well as people who have some pottery experience.  Please note, there are no make-ups for missed classes.  However, as a student, you are encouraged to come in during open studio hours (which are included in the price of the class) and practice what you have learned.

This class Includes

       Tool kit for new students

       Class shelves to keep wet work in between classes

       Use of all community studio tools

       Use of all community glazes

Extra practice time during student open studio hours (which will be posted in the studio).  This is a drop-in anytime during posted hours; currently, there is no need to sign up ahead of time.

What you will need to purchase/bring separately

Please bring towels and/or apron to help keep yourself clean!

Clay! You can choose out of several types of clay. 

During the first class, you will get the opportunity to try most of the clay types to help you determine which clay you would like to purchase going forward.  You are then encouraged to purchase your clay at the end of the class so you can come back during open studio hours and practice.

The purchase of clay includes all firings.  Please note, only clay purchased in the studio may be used.