Select tickets
Discover the art of wheel throwing and experience the transformation of a simple ball of clay into a beautiful, functional work of art. This six-week, hands-on ceramics course introduces students to the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel while encouraging creativity, experimentation, and personal expression.
Students will learn the essential techniques of preparing and centering clay, opening the clay, pulling walls, and shaping basic forms. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of individual practice, students will develop the coordination and confidence needed to create cylinders, bowls, cups, and other vessels.
As the class progresses, students will explore proportion, balance, curves, profiles, and the details that give each piece its own character. We will also cover trimming, creating foot rings, and basic surface treatments and glazing.
Wheel throwing takes patience and practice, and this class is designed to embrace the process. Whether you've never touched a pottery wheel or are looking to build a stronger foundation, you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, experiment with form, and discover your own creative voice.
No previous pottery experience is necessary.
Class Details & Materials
- Length: 6 weeks
- Class Tuition: $270
- Clay: One 25 lb bag required — $25
- Additional 25 lb bags will be available for purchase as needed.
- Beginner-friendly; no previous ceramics experience required.
- All tools provided (students encouraged to bring specialized tools if wanted)
About Brittany:
Education
- MFA in Ceramics and Education University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM 2016
- Artist in Residency keyome Gama Gallery and school- Tokoname, Japan 2012
- BFA in Ceramics and Education University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA 2011
- Ceramic Technology Intensive Studies Alfred University Alfred, NY 2010
- BFA studies at Savannah College of Art and design Atlanta, GA 2008-2009
