Class Overview

This 5-week program is designed just for youth who want to get hands-on with clay and learn the fundamentals of both handbuilding and wheel throwing. 

Under the guidance of our experienced pottery instructors, students will explore each step of the pottery process while adding their own creativity and personal flair.

What You’ll Learn

• Week 1 – Pinch Pots & Introduction to Wheel

  • You will spend the first half of class getting to know each other and learning the basics of structural integrity through pinch pots. In the second half of the class, you will transition to the wheel where you will learn the basics of wheel throwing - how to center, open and grow your pots.

• Week 2 – Slab Mugs

  • You will focus on the construction and decoration of slab built mugs. You will be able to use your creativity to make your mug unique to you. 

• Week 3 – Coil Pots or Wheel Throwing - students get to decide! 

  • You get to decide if you would like to build with coils or make more on the wheel. If you choose coils you spend your time making plant pots, if you choose the wheel you will focus on cylinders

• Week 4 – Trimming, carving, handles & decorating

  • This week, you will trim and refine your wheel thrown pieces. You will also have the opportunity to carve designs into your pieces, add handles where you see fit and decorate pieces to your liking.

• Week 5 – Glazing Basics

  • You’ll complete your work by learning the fundamentals of glazing, including proper prep and application techniques using dip glazes. You’ll get to choose finishes that suit your pieces and prepare them for their final kiln firing.

What’s Included

• M340 Clay to practice and create your own pieces

• Tools for shaping and finishing (for in studio use)

• Glazes for finishing your pieces

• Bisque and glaze firing of your piece

what to bring + Personal Safety

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. For your own personal safety during this class, please:

• Wear closed-toe shoes

• Ensure long hair is securely tied up and out of the way

• Remove any watches & jewelry (they’ll catch on the clay!)

• Do not wear loose clothing

Prerequisites

None, this class is beginner friendly.

Ages: 10-15