SATURDAYS: 4-Week Beginner Wheel with Travis - 10am to 12pm

Have fun while learning the basics of making on the potter's wheel!  This class is designed for ages 18+ with little to no experience, and is also perfect for individuals looking for a refresher on wheel basics. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian that must also enroll in the class.

 

In 4 sessions, we'll review:

• Weeks 1-2:
  • Wedging techniques to prep clay for throwing
  • Fundamentals of throwing: coning, centering, opening, pulling
• Week 3: Trimming
• Week 4: Glazing

Registration for this course includes:

• Unlimited access to the Downstairs Studio during Business Hours aka Open Studio:
  • Thursday: 1pm - 6pm
  • Friday to Monday: 10am - 6pm
• Unlimited stoneware clay during class sessions, various types available
  • Additional clay or reclaim available for purchase for use during "Open Studio"
• Use of community tools + bats during class sessions
  • Full beginner toolkits + bats available for purchase to use during Open Studio
• Glaze costs + firing fees for up to 5 pieces (can be made during class or Open Studio)
  • Additional pieces will be charged by the cubic inch for both the first (bisque) + second (glaze) firings

 

In preparation for this class, please:

• Bring an apron or wear clothes that you don't mind staining / getting dirty
• Ensure you wear short sleeves or sleeves that can easily tuck back and not get in the way
• Tie back long hair so that it does not get caught on clay or the wheel

 

Upon course completion:

• Finished pieces will be available for pick up during Business Hours 3-4 weeks from the last class and will be held for 2 weeks
  • You will receive an email from the Studio Manager when pieces are ready for pick up
• Abandoned works will be discarded or donated due to limited storage space
• Business Hours:
  • Thursday: 1 - 6pm
  • Friday - Monday: 10am - 6pm

 

All new students must sign a Waiver / Code of Conduct Agreement before the start of class. 

We require at least 2 students to run a class; refunds will be issued if we must cancel due to low registration.

 

We cannot provide any make-up sessions for missed classes.

 

Registration fees (minus service charges) are 100% refundable if registration is canceled 10 days ahead of class start date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th, one must cancel no later than the 5th to receive 100% refund.

 

50% refund (minus service charges) if canceled 5 days ahead of class start date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th, one must cancel no later than the 10th to receive 50% refund.

 

Non-refundable within 5 days of class, however, registration is transferable once to another person or a later class prior to class start date. Future class must be within 60 days of original class date.

• For example, if class starts on the 15th and it's now the 12th and you can no longer attend, you may transfer your registration to another person or accept credit for a future class (must start within 60 days of original class date). Please email the Studio Manager to coordinate.