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.

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

Details

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

Details Course Full

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

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 3

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

Details Course Full

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

Details Course Full

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

Details Course Full

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

Details Course Full

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

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 2

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

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 3

Apr 7 - May 12: 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: April 7, 2026 - May 12, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 1

Apr 8 - May 13: 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: April 8, 2026 - May 13, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

May 26 - June 30: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Wheel Throwing Class 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: May 26, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 1

May 27 - July 1: 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: May 27, 2026 - July 1, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 2

May 28 - July 2: 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: May 28, 2026 - July 2, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 6

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