Programs: Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)
Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)
Location: Ceramics Room
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders). All supplies provided. Students provide their own apron/smock. Students must be able to lift 15 lbs. of clay.
Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Please provide your own apron.
Available Courses:
September 2 - 18: Tuesday/Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: September 2, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tue, Thu
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Nov 4-Dec 16: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: November 4, 2025 - December 16, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
No Class Dates: No Class November 25
Nov 5-Dec 17: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: November 5, 2025 - December 18, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
No Class Dates: No Class November 26
Nov 6-Dec 18: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: November 6, 2025 - December 18, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
No Class Dates: No Class November 27
Jan 6 - Feb 10: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Wheel throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 6, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
Jan 7-Feb 11: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 7, 2026 - February 11, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
Feb 24-Mar 31: Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $195; Community Non-members $265
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: February 24, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
Feb 25 - Mar 25: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Class 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $163; Community Non-members $220
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: February 25, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
Feb 26-Mar 26: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Ages 16+)
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).
We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.
Fee: Members $163; Community Non-members $220
Please bring your own apron.
Schedule
Course Schedule: February 26, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 16 and Over
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room