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Advanced Beginner through Intermediate Wheel

Discover our upcoming mixed level wheel classes

Adults Ages 14+ | Prerequisite Required*

Take it to the Next Level

Our advanced beginner through intermediate handbuilding and wheel classes are for students with some clay experience.

*Required Prerequisite: Introduction to Wheel Throwing or Beginner’s Wheel.

If experience isn’t at VisArts, students must contact Lisa Gallant, Education Director.

Upcoming Advanced Beginner Through Intermediate Wheel Classes

Upcoming Classes Calendar

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

April 20 - June 8, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

April 20 - June 8, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

April 20 - June 8, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$393.75

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginning through Intermediate Wheel: Jenny Beech

April 20 - June 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Jenny Beech,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students will focus on creating beautiful, functional ceramic forms. Students comfortable with the basics will refine their skills and throw If you’re comfortable with the […]
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Ceramic Sculpture: Bob Devers

April 21 - June 9, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
Ceramics 2

In this class, you’ll explore different ways to build clay sculptures and learn what makes a successful sculptural piece.   You’ll use traditional hand-building techniques like […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

April 21 - June 9, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner Through Intermediate Wheel: Kim Swanner

April 21 - June 9, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students will focus on creating beautiful, functional ceramic forms. Students comfortable with the basics will refine their skills and throw larger, more consistent forms. Students […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

April 22 - June 10, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Michael Metzner

April 22 - June 10, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Michael Metzner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Ceramic Sculpture: Bob Devers

April 23 - June 11, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
Ceramics 2

In this class, you’ll explore different ways to build clay sculptures and learn what makes a successful sculptural piece.   You’ll use traditional hand-building techniques like […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

April 23 - June 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

April 23 - June 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
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Introduction to Handbuilding

April 23 - June 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
Classroom 5

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction into the materials and methods essential to ceramic practice. Clay forming techniques in all areas of hollow construction […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

April 23 - June 11, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

April 23 - June 11, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

April 23 - June 11, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner Through Intermediate Wheel: Kim Swanner

April 24 - June 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Students will focus on creating beautiful, functional ceramic forms. Students comfortable with the basics will refine their skills and throw larger, more consistent forms. Students […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Mason Meiners

April 25 - June 6, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$393.75

Instructors:
Mason Meiners,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

April 25 - June 13, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$393.75

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginning through Intermediate Wheel: Jenny Beech

April 26 - June 14, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Jenny Beech,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students will focus on creating beautiful, functional ceramic forms. Students comfortable with the basics will refine their skills and throw If you’re comfortable with the […]
Learn more

Intermediate Wheel: Jenny Beech

April 26 - June 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Jenny Beech,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

When the time has come for you to move onto the next level, this class is for you. Students will learn to refine their throwing […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 22 - July 27, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

June 22 - July 27, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

June 22 - July 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 23 - July 28, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 24 - July 29, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 24 - July 29, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Michael Metzner

June 24 - August 12, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

Instructors:
Michael Metzner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 25 - July 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 25 - July 30, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 25 - July 30, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

June 25 - July 30, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Janet Greer

June 25 - July 30, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
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Ceramic Fountain with Xiaosheng Bi

June 26 - July 31, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Immerse yourself in the art of ceramic water features in this exclusive class led by master ceramicist Mr. Xiaosheng Bi. Designed for adults of all […]
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Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Mason Meiners

June 27 - August 1, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Mason Meiners,

Venue:
Ceramics 3

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Xiaosheng Bi

June 27 - August 1, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Xiaosheng Bi,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Ann Hobart

July 27 - August 10, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$135

Instructors:
Ann Hobart,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 3 - August 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$675

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
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Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 3 - August 14, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$675 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

August 5 - August 26, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Gary Chung

August 6 - August 27, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Gary Chung,

Venue:
Classroom 5

If you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to throw larger, more consistent pieces, this class is for you.   We’ll focus on creating beautiful, functional […]
Learn more

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Wheel: Mason Meiners

August 8 - August 22, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$168.75

Instructors:
Mason Meiners,

Venue:
Classroom 5

Students refine throwing skills and expand range of forms through individual projects.  Instructors demonstrate more advanced techniques in surface decoration and glazing.  This class is […]
Learn more

One-Week Boot Camp: Mastering Cylinders

August 17 - August 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

This one-week cylinders intensive is for potters who want to improve the quality and consistency of their work. The class will focus on the basics, […]
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Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 17 - August 28, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$675

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
Learn more

Two-Week Ceramics Boot Camp

August 17 - August 28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$675

Instructors:
Janet Greer,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Ceramic Boot Camp is a 30-hour wheel intensive focusing on plates, platters, and large bowls. Students will learn techniques that address trouble areas for these […]
Learn more

One-Week Boot Camp: Tattoo Stencils for Ceramics

August 24 - August 28, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Gary Moomau Chung,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

In this class we will learn how to use a thermal tattoo printer in order to put stencils onto our pottery.  This can be used […]
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