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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

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—from the leading figures of the British Pottery Revival Movement that surged after World War II. In the late 1940s, […]
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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 (Sold Out)

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 (Sold Out)

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 (Sold Out)

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 […]
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Golden 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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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! […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Xiaosheng Bi

January 03, 2026 - February 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$450

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

January 05, 2026 - February 16, 2026, 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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Introduction to Cold Finishing

January 07, 2026 - January 28, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Shana Kohnstamm,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This class is for anyone who loathes glazing (and maybe even for those who love it.) We will be using cold finishes to treat the […]
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Beginning Wheel Throwing: Gary Chung

January 07, 2026 - February 18, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Beginning Wheel Throwing: Nat Lewis

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Beginning Wheel Throwing: Gary Chung

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Beginning Wheel Throwing: Kim Swanner

January 09, 2026 - February 20, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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