# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Intermediate pottery class focused on creating more complex forms.About this EventAddress: 1003 Louise Ave Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28205.Dates for class:April 4, 11, 18, 25Take your wheel throwing skills further in this intermediate pottery class focused on creating more complex forms and developing your personal style. Students should already feel comfortable centering clay and throwing basic cylinders and bowls.Throughout the four weeks we’ll explore forms that require thoughtful construction, precision, and creativity. Demonstrations and guided practice will help you refine technique while experimenting with surface design.Projects may include:• Lidded jars• Teapots• Nesting bowl setsWe’ll also experiment with surface decoration techniques, including:• Underglaze application• Carving and textureEach class begins with a short demonstration followed by work time and individual guidance. By the end of the series, students will have a collection of finished pieces that showcase both technical skill and personal expression.This class is best suited for students who:• Can center and pull walls consistently• Have taken a beginner wheel class or equivalent• Are ready to explore more advanced forms and decorationCome ready to experiment, refine your skills, and push your pottery in new directions.Enrolled students will have access to the studio at any time to work on their ceramic projects as long as there is a member present to let them in.Students will be working with stoneware clay and glazes. They are the same materials used in the production of high-fired stoneware which is fired to 2118 to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in pieces that are all food, microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe.The class fee includes all the tools and materials (including one 25-lb bag of clay), shelf storage and the ability to fire 10 finished pieces. Additional pieces may be fired at the usual studio rate based on the size of the object.IMPORTANT: Class is open to ages 16 and up.Please wear appropriate clothing for getting clay on, trim your fingernails, tie back long hair and remove any hand accessories. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that participants bring a towel to drape across their lap.Pottery pieces not picked after 30 days will be discarded.Refund Policy:Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.14+ days before the first class: Full refund.7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.To cancel or request a transfer, please email steve@makerspacecharlotte.org. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.Pottery pieces not picked up after 30 days will be discarded.Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.Cancellation Policy:MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bf6aa780-1d16-11f1-8026-d96a43b74dca-rimg-w640-h740-dc938f8d-gmir.jpg The Instructor:Hope Thomashttps://www.instagram.com/riverstonepottery/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/intermediate-wheel-throwing-beyond-the-basics/100001984797999245 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 219.42, max: 219.42, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: MakerSpace Charlotte - **lat**: 35.2251441 - **long**: -80.82025949999999 - **full address**: MakerSpace Charlotte, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a782c36c422d0cd8f407a9ca5e29bce72467f041d70155fa58211c91a89acfd6-rimg-w1200-h675-dc98ba22-gmir.jpg?v=1773211928 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics being held? - **A:** Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics takes place on Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm at MakerSpace Charlotte, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics? - **A:** Tickets for Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics are priced at USD 219 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 219 + USD 15 fee + USD 15 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics? - **A:** Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics is organized by MakerSpace Charlotte. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Beyond the Basics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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