Directly across the parking lot from Staples
Introduction to the Wheel
Discover the meditative art of wheel throwing. In this friendly, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the core basics of centering clay, opening, and pulling your first walls, shaping simple forms, and understanding the rhythm of the wheel.
Students will receive guided instruction, hands-on practice, and supportive feedback as they begin learning the process of throwing on the wheel.
Perfect for those looking to start their clay journey in a supportive, creative community.
Introduction to the Wheel is the required first class for anyone with no prior wheel-throwing experience. This foundational three-week workshop is designed to help new students feel comfortable, confident, and prepared before moving into other classes, workshops, or open studio time.
Taught by a rotating group of experienced instructors
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Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to the Wheel or equivalent experience.
Wheel Throwing: Next Step
Ready to push your boundaries? This course is designed for those who have mastered the basics and are looking to refine their technique, explore more complex forms, and develop their own unique style on the wheel.
This class is the perfect bridge between your first introduction to clay and more independent studio work. Students will continue practicing the essential steps of wheel throwing. With supportive instruction and hands-on practice, students will have the opportunity to refine their technique, improve consistency, and gain confidence creating functional forms such as cups, bowls, small vessels, and other beginner-friendly pieces.
The workshop will also focus on trimming techniques, helping students learn how to finish the foot, balance the shape, and bring a more polished look to their pottery.
This workshop offers a welcoming next step in your pottery journey.
Wed. 9am - noon
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
Introduction to Hand Building
Discover the ancient art of creating without a wheel. This foundational workshop focuses on the tactile connection between maker and clay, teaching you to build functional and sculptural forms using only your hands and simple tools.
INTRODUCTION TO HAND BUILDING
Hand building is one of the most creative, approachable, and versatile ways to work with clay. Unlike wheel throwing, hand building allows you to shape clay directly with your hands, using simple tools and timeless techniques to create both functional and decorative ceramic pieces.
This introductory hand-building course is designed for beginners who are new to working in a clay studio. Students will learn the essential foundations of clay handling, studio safety, basic construction techniques, proper joining methods, surface texture, form development, and the beginning steps of creating successful hand-built ceramic work.
Like our Introduction to the Wheel workshop, this course is required for beginners who have never worked in a clay studio before.
Once students have completed this foundational class, they may continue exploring clay through open studio passes, additional hand-building workshops, and more advanced creative projects.
Introduction to Hand Building is a beautiful place to begin.
Techniques Covered
- Pinch pot construction
- Coiling methods for height and volume
- Slab building for geometric forms
- Surface texturing and joinery