# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Deadline to Register: September 3rd at 5:00pm

Title: Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”

Description:  This beginner wheel-throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel-thrown vessel. Each student will create one or two pieces to be fired and glazed. Students will return on Sunday, October 4th to glaze their fired pieces. They will be fired one more time and ready for pick-up the following week. (If you are not able to return to glaze your pieces, your instructor can apply the glaze of your choice.)

Instructor: Paul Wieland has been making wheel-thrown pottery for over 15 years and has taught at multiple pottery studios throughout the region. He studied ceramics under Tom Marsh at the University of Louisville and was a co-founder of the Tennessee Valley Ceramic Arts Guild (TVCAG). He has demonstrated pottery-making at the Burritt Museum Folklife Festival for several years. He has also exhibited his work at Lowe Mill in Huntsville and in Atlanta, GA. You may see examples of Paul’s work on his website, Nascent Pottery.

 Supplies and Attire: All materials and supplies will be provided. Students should wear close-toed shoes.

Time: Thursday, September 10th (6:00-8:00) and Sunday, October 4th (1:00-3:00)

Tuition: $75.00

Supply Fee: $20.00

Level: Beginner/Adv. Beginner

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Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as a result of activities during the educational program.

Cancelation Policy:  Our workshops take a great deal of advanced planning and purchasing of supplies. 25% of all ticket purchases are a non-refundable deposit. Students that cancel 30 days or more prior to the date of the class will be eligible for a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. If a cancellation is requested 14 to 29 days from a class date, a refund of half the total price can be issued. No refunds will be issued less than 14 days from the start date of a class.*  To be fair and consistent, there can be no exceptions to this policy, regardless the reason a cancelation is requested.

Thank you for understanding that this policy is in place to protect our artist instructors who spend time, energy, and money to create an amazing learning experience. 

*We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. If this minimum is not met, the class may be canceled or rescheduled.  In this case, a full refund will be offered.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/weekday-series-ceramics-intro-to-wheel-throwing/200030639161919
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Festivals, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huntsville
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35801
- **lat**: 34.71598
- **long**: -86.53982
- **full address**: 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35801

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing being held?
  - **A:** Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing?
  - **A:** Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing is organized by Burritt on the Mountain.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Burritt on the Mountain's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Burritt on the Mountain a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Burritt on the Mountain has 114+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Burritt on the Mountain has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing 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 Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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