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Beginning Wheel | All Levels (4 and 8 Week Sessions)
This class is open to all levels. True beginners are welcome and will follow the lesson plan, while returning and more experienced students may work independently with instructor support.
The four-week session concentrates on the fundamentals of centering and throwing a straight-walled cylinder, the foundational form for most wheel-thrown work. Instruction focuses on building strong habits in centering, opening, pulling, trimming, and glazing. We believe that once a student has a solid grasp of the cylinder, they have the foundation needed to continue learning—either by continuing classes with us or by exploring additional resources, such as online tutorials, on their own.
The eight-week session allows for a deeper and more detailed exploration of wheel practice. With additional time, instructors are able to expand beyond the foundational cylinder to include bowls, simple attachments such as handles, and basic alterations. Students may learn to transform a cylinder into a functional mug with a handle, explore a variety of bowl forms, or turn bowls into functional colanders. This extended format provides more time for repetition, refinement, and individualized guidance.
Instruction is structured to support both guided learning and independent practice, allowing students to work at their own pace while receiving individualized feedback from the instructor.
Course format:
• 4 or 8 weekly sessions with instructor (2 hours each)
• Studio access throughout the session, plus 7 days into the following month to complete glazing
• 7-day-a-week open-studio access outside of wheel-throwing class hours
Course format:
• 4 weekly sessions with instructor (2 hours each)
• Approx. 5 weeks of studio access (includes 7 days into the following month to finish glazing)
• 7-day-a-week open-studio access (outside of wheel-throwing class hours)
Students are encouraged to continue practicing between classes—wheel access is available during open studio hours, seven days a week.
Open to ages 14 and up.
•Class fees cover approximately 12 pounds of clay, along with glazes and firing services*. Additional clay can be purchased through your teacher during class hours only. (*additional fees apply to pieces over 6” in length, width, or height)
**Tool Policy Update:
Due to recent changes in import taxes, we are no longer able to offer a free set of tools with class registration. Tools will still be available for use during class sessions, but not during open studio hours. We offer quality tool kits for sale at the studio, or students may bring their own tools purchased from an art supply store or online.
• Open studio operates seven days a week, from Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 9am to 9pm, except during scheduled classes. Additionally, there will be a one-hour closure prior to and after each class.
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes for safety.
• It's essential to tie back or secure long hair and we recommend having short nails for wheel throwing.
• Students are encouraged to bring their own aprons and hand towels to class.
• Students are encouraged to make the most of open studio time between classes for practice.
This class is designed for adults. Minors ages 14–17 are welcome to participate with parent or guardian permission. A waiver must be signed in person by a parent or legal guardian on the first day of class during check-in. Please email us at hello@makersandclay.com with any questions.
Spots are limited to 10 per class.
A Note About the Process:
At Makers & Clay, the focus is on the journey rather than chasing a perfect end result. Pottery is learned through repetition, patience, and practice, and even experienced potters make the same forms many times before they get them right. Because pottery involves many variables, pieces can sometimes come out differently than planned. While specific results can’t be guaranteed, classes are meant to introduce people to working with clay or offer experienced makers a chance to reconnect with their practice or learn new techniques. The hope is that the experience sparks joy, curiosity, and continued making.
Questions? Email hello@makersandclay.com
This class is open to all levels. True beginners are welcome and will follow the lesson plan, while returning and more experienced students may work independently with instructor support.
The four-week session concentrates on the fundamentals of centering and throwing a straight-walled cylinder, the foundational form for most wheel-thrown work. Instruction focuses on building strong habits in centering, opening, pulling, trimming, and glazing. We believe that once a student has a solid grasp of the cylinder, they have the foundation needed to continue learning—either by continuing classes with us or by exploring additional resources, such as online tutorials, on their own.
The eight-week session allows for a deeper and more detailed exploration of wheel practice. With additional time, instructors are able to expand beyond the foundational cylinder to include bowls, simple attachments such as handles, and basic alterations. Students may learn to transform a cylinder into a functional mug with a handle, explore a variety of bowl forms, or turn bowls into functional colanders. This extended format provides more time for repetition, refinement, and individualized guidance.
Instruction is structured to support both guided learning and independent practice, allowing students to work at their own pace while receiving individualized feedback from the instructor.
Course format:
• 4 or 8 weekly sessions with instructor (2 hours each)
• Studio access throughout the session, plus 7 days into the following month to complete glazing
• 7-day-a-week open-studio access outside of wheel-throwing class hours
Course format:
• 4 weekly sessions with instructor (2 hours each)
• Approx. 5 weeks of studio access (includes 7 days into the following month to finish glazing)
• 7-day-a-week open-studio access (outside of wheel-throwing class hours)
Students are encouraged to continue practicing between classes—wheel access is available during open studio hours, seven days a week.
Open to ages 14 and up.
•Class fees cover approximately 12 pounds of clay, along with glazes and firing services*. Additional clay can be purchased through your teacher during class hours only. (*additional fees apply to pieces over 6” in length, width, or height)
**Tool Policy Update:
Due to recent changes in import taxes, we are no longer able to offer a free set of tools with class registration. Tools will still be available for use during class sessions, but not during open studio hours. We offer quality tool kits for sale at the studio, or students may bring their own tools purchased from an art supply store or online.
• Open studio operates seven days a week, from Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 9am to 9pm, except during scheduled classes. Additionally, there will be a one-hour closure prior to and after each class.
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes for safety.
• It's essential to tie back or secure long hair and we recommend having short nails for wheel throwing.
• Students are encouraged to bring their own aprons and hand towels to class.
• Students are encouraged to make the most of open studio time between classes for practice.
This class is designed for adults. Minors ages 14–17 are welcome to participate with parent or guardian permission. A waiver must be signed in person by a parent or legal guardian on the first day of class during check-in. Please email us at hello@makersandclay.com with any questions.
Spots are limited to 10 per class.
A Note About the Process:
At Makers & Clay, the focus is on the journey rather than chasing a perfect end result. Pottery is learned through repetition, patience, and practice, and even experienced potters make the same forms many times before they get them right. Because pottery involves many variables, pieces can sometimes come out differently than planned. While specific results can’t be guaranteed, classes are meant to introduce people to working with clay or offer experienced makers a chance to reconnect with their practice or learn new techniques. The hope is that the experience sparks joy, curiosity, and continued making.
Questions? Email hello@makersandclay.com