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Beginner’s Wheel

Discover our upcoming beginner's wheel throwing classes

No Prerequisite Required

Learn the Fundamentals

This beginner-level class is for students with little or no pottery wheel experience. Students learn wheel fundamentals so they may comfortably move on to advanced beginner and beyond classes.

Upcoming Beginner’s Wheel Classes

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Beginning Wheel Throwing: Kim Swanner

September 12 - October 31, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Craft and Conversation-Form and Content: Stories of Historic Pottery

September 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5

Instructors:
Vidya Vijayasekharan,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

This talk explores the rich world of mythology and folklore, history, and tradition—all told through the surface decorations of ancient pottery. These vessels reveal the […]
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Craft and Creative Industries Workshop: Create Your Own Handmade Brushes

October 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Discover the art and craft of brush-making in this unique workshop led by ceramic artist Ann Hobart. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to […]
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Golder Lusters and Overglaze Decals

October 19, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Studio 100

This class is for both beginners and experienced ceramists! Learn how to use metallic gold lusters, luster decals, and overglaze decals in the 3 hour […]
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Craft + Conversation: British Pottery Revival Movement

October 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Ann Hobart will share stories and pots of some of the notables of the British Pottery Revival Movement that erupted after WWII. After WWII, a […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Xiaosheng Bi

November 1 - December 20, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$393.75

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Kim Swanner

November 3 - December 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Gary Chung

November 5 - December 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Gary Chung

November 6 - December 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Nat Lewis

November 6 - December 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Nat Lewis,

Venue:
Classroom 5

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Gary Chung

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Kim Swanner

November 7 - December 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

In this class covering wheel fundamentals, students will learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more.  This class is designed for students […]
Learn more

Golder Lusters and Overglaze Decals

November 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Studio 100

This class is for both beginners and experienced ceramists! Learn how to use metallic gold lusters, luster decals, and overglaze decals in the 3 week workshop! […]
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Empty Bowls 2025

November 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$25

Venue:
Buchanan Room (Floor 2)

Join us for an Empty Bowls gathering!  Sunday, November 16 |  1-3 PM | Buchanan Room Tickets: $25 in Advance | $30 at the Door […]
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Golder Lusters and Overglaze Decals

December 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Studio 100

This class is for both beginners and experienced ceramists! Learn how to use metallic gold lusters, luster decals, and overglaze decals in the 3 week workshop! […]
Learn more