Intro to Pottery Wheel
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Firehouse Cultural Center
Event type: Workshops & Classes
Intro to Pottery: Wheel Throwing (6-Week Course)
Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces.
What to Expect:
• Step-by-step instruction tailored for beginners
• Small class sizes for personalized guidance
• All tools, clay, and materials included
• Access to studio time outside of class (optional/additional)
• You’ll finish the course with several glazed and finished pieces
No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty!
Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing.
Saturdays, 1:00 to 3:30 pm, May 3 – June 14.
Tuition: $210 Members, $240 Future Members
Six (6) Week Class
Saturday, May 3
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, May 17 – (No class May 17)
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, May 31
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 14