Location: MadeBy Pottery | 2805 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526

Description:

Wheel Throwing

Discover the art of pottery on the potter’s wheel in this 4-week hands-on class. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, you’ll receive personalized instruction to help you grow at your own pace. Develop confidence on the wheel while creating functional pottery pieces in a supportive and engaging environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Master the Fundamentals: Learn essential techniques like wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and finishing.
• Build Consistency & Control: Gain hands-on experience shaping clay while improving technique and uniformity.
• Create Functional Pottery: Make bowls, cups, vases, and more while learning to balance form and function.
• Refine & Evaluate Your Work: Develop an eye for craftsmanship by analyzing and improving your pieces, including occasional cut-throughs to understand structure.

What’s Included:

• All tools, clay, and materials needed for the class
• Professional kiln firing and glazing of your completed pieces
• Expert instruction tailored to your skill level
• Extra Practice Time: Additional opportunities to refine your skills outside of class sessions

Who Should Join?

This class is open to anyone eager to develop their wheel-throwing skills. Whether you're stepping up to the wheel for the first time or working to refine your technique, you'll receive hands-on guidance to help you progress.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on Learning: Receive personalized instruction with time to practice and explore your creativity.
• Keep Your Pieces: Take home all your finished, fired, and glazed creations.
• Clay Recycling: Mistakes happen—recycle and reuse clay so you can keep practicing without worry.

Cost: $225 (taxes not included)

Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?

Pottery is a wonderfully messy art. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty—clay washes off easily, but we recommend bringing a towel for the ride home to keep your car clean.

 

Available spots: Available

Price: $225.00 Taxes not included

Notes: ***Glazing Disclaimer for Students At MadeBy Pottery Studio, all classes and workshops are centered around the creation of pottery using clay. It’s important to note that clay must be dried and fired before it can be glazed. The firing process typically takes about 2-3 weeks, depending on the size and thickness of the piece. Once pieces have undergone their first firing in our kiln, they are ready to be glazed. In workshops, glazing will automatically be done for you to ensure timely pickup and turnaround, unless prior arrangements have been made, which may incur an additional cost. For students enrolled in our 4-week classes, glazing is available after the bisque firing. You can return to glaze your work after your class session ends. This can be done during a regularly scheduled class time, open studio on Sunday, or you may opt to attend a specialized glaze application class. The specialized class provides guided assistance and deeper exploration of glazing techniques, and must be registered for and paid separately. If you prefer to glaze on your own after your class session, you will be responsible for the glazing process with limited instruction provided in video format. We recommend that all glazing requests and arrangements be discussed ahead of time to ensure smooth coordination. ***

Prerequisites: This class is perfect for beginners with no previous pottery experience or those looking to improve their wheel-throwing skills. If you're dedicated to refining your craft and developing your technique, this class is for you. *Must be at least 16 years old*

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