Learning the basics of using the pottery wheel offers a number of challenges leading to connections to math, language and history, as well as imparting physical and mental coordination and problem solving skills.  These classes offer beginning techniques resulting in a proficiency creating simple objects on the wheel.

Combining a basic pottery wheel lesson with hand-built addition, this class offers a great introduction to clay for novices and results in a unique, charming functional piece, ready for a yummy sundae!

A step beyond the basics, this lesson includes the technique of creating and attaching a handle to a wheel-thrown mug, a skill that transfers to all areas of clay work.

The most challenging of all wheel thrown forms, the teapot offers many opportunities to stimulate the intermediate student.   Considerations for body, lid, handle, spout and aesthetics are all brought together to create a whole.