Children work at pottery wheels, shaping clay with their hands during a youth ceramics class.

Youth Wheel Throwing

Young potters will learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing, learning to produce basic projects while becoming familiar with clay techniques and vocabulary. Over the course of 5-weeks, students will have the opportunity to learn about the entire ceramic process – from shaping the clay, to glazing and kiln firing. This is an introductory wheel class, designed for students unfamiliar with wheel throwing. (Materials included)

  • Activity 1: Wheel Throwing demo & Orientation 
  • Activity 2: Throwing as a group
  • Activity 3: Practice Throwing Techniques
  • Activity 4: Practice Throwing Techniques & Finish pieces
  • Activity 5: Glazing

AGES 10-14

Price: $190

Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm

Session 1: 3/3-4/7 no class 3/24 REGISTER NOW

Session 2: 4/21-5/19 REGISTER NOW

 

Instructor: Marigold Fyhrie (she/they)

Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 pm

Session 2: 4/23-5/21 REGISTER NOW

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