Discover the joy of clay in our 4-week introductory course for total beginners! Learn wheel & throwing basics and create your own handmade p
Discover the joy of clay in our 4-week introductory course for total beginners! Learn wheel & throwing basics and create your own handmade pieces—no experience needed!
You will learn:
-Throwing a basic cylinder: Intro to centering, coning, opening & pulling; how to remove pots from the wheel, drying, and storage.
-Cylinders continued: Focusing on any area of difficulty.
-Transforming the cylinder: Collaring in, pulling out, creating curves / bellies, flares and bowls.
-Finishing your pots: Trimming all pieces and attachments, clean-up (handles, decorative sculptural elements)
All students are invited to an end-of-class glazing night, with an opportunity for community connection. There will be an instructor to teach finishing / glazing. Beginners will use brush-on stoneware glaze.
Session 1: September 4, 2025
Session 2: September 11, 2025
Session 3: September 18, 2025
Session 4: September 25, 2025
Skill level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Parking is available on Victoria Ave East.
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