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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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