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:

Oct 6 - Nov 10: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm ( Ceramics Wheel)

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: October 6, 2026 - November 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

Oct 7 - Nov 11: Wednesdays, 6;00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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: October 7, 2026 - November 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

Oct 8 - Nov 12: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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: October 8, 2026 - November 12, 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 Course Full

Dec 1 - Jan 6: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: December 1, 2026 - January 6, 2027

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

Dec 2 - Jan 7: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: December 2, 2026 - January 7, 2027

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: 3

Dec 4 - Dec 18: Fridays, 10:00am-12:30pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $100; Community Non-members $180

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: December 4, 2026 - December 18, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Fri

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Requirements

Ages: 45 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 3

Jan 19 - Feb 23: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: January 19, 2027 - February 23, 2027

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

Jan 20 - Feb 24: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: January 20, 2027 - February 24, 2027

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: 6

Jan 21 - Feb 25: Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: January 21, 2027 - February 25, 2027

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

Mar 9 - Apr 13: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $166; Community Non-members $241

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: March 9, 2027 - April 13, 2027

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: March 23

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 2

Mar 10 - Apr 14: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: March 10, 2027 - April 14, 2027

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: 6

Mar 11 - Apr 15: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

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 $200; Community Non-members $275

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: March 11, 2027 - April 15, 2027

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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