Wheel Classes
Intro to Wheel
One-Day Beginner Wheel Experience
Workshop Details
Instructor: TBA
Duration: 2 hours
Schedule: Every Saturday of each month.
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Class Size: 6 Students
Price: $65 per person
Have you always wanted to try the pottery wheel but weren't sure where to begin?
Our Introduction to the Pottery Wheel is designed as a taste of the wheel—a relaxed, two-hour experience that introduces you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing without the commitment of a multi-week course.
This is not an in-depth instructional class, but rather an introduction and "taste tester" experience that allows you to become comfortable with the wheel and discover whether you'd like to continue your pottery journey in our comprehensive Foundations on the Pottery Wheel course.
During class, you'll receive three balls of clay to practice the essential techniques of wheel throwing. Pottery takes time and repetition to master, so this class is designed to encourage exploration rather than perfection. Most students will complete one to two finished pieces, which will be professionally glazed in one of Clay Rose Pottery's signature studio glazes, fired, and ready for pickup in approximately 3–4 weeks.
What's Included
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Three balls of clay
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Opportunity to create 1–2 finished ceramic pieces
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Use of pottery wheel and studio tools
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Personalized instruction in a class of six students
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Bisque and glaze firing
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Studio-selected glaze
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Apron during class
Continue Your Journey
If you fall in love with the wheel, our 4-Week Foundations on the Pottery Wheel course is the perfect next step, where you'll learn trimming, glazing, handles, mugs, bowls, cylinders, and the techniques needed to confidently create functional pottery from start to finish. At Clay Rose Pottery, we believe creativity grows one piece at a time. This introductory experience is simply the first step in discovering whether the pottery wheel is a craft you'll fall in love with.
Safety Note
Children must be 10 or older, we highly recommend the parent & child class (Pressed Petals & Pottery)
Intro to Wheel (Evenings)
One-Day Beginner Wheel Experience
Workshop Details
Instructor: TBA
Duration: 2 hours
Schedule: First 3 Wednesdays of each month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Class Size: 6 Students
Price: $65 per person
Have you always wanted to try the pottery wheel but weren't sure where to begin?
Our Introduction to the Pottery Wheel is designed as a taste of the wheel—a relaxed, two-hour experience that introduces you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing without the commitment of a multi-week course.
This is not an in-depth instructional class, but rather an introduction and "taste tester" experience that allows you to become comfortable with the wheel and discover whether you'd like to continue your pottery journey in our comprehensive Foundations on the Pottery Wheel course.
During class, you'll receive three balls of clay to practice the essential techniques of wheel throwing. Pottery takes time and repetition to master, so this class is designed to encourage exploration rather than perfection. Most students will complete one to two finished pieces, which will be professionally glazed in one of Clay Rose Pottery's signature studio glazes, fired, and ready for pickup in approximately 3–4 weeks.
What's Included
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Three balls of clay
-
Opportunity to create 1–2 finished ceramic pieces
-
Use of pottery wheel and studio tools
-
Personalized instruction in a class of six students
-
Bisque and glaze firing
-
Studio-selected glaze
-
Apron during class
Continue Your Journey
If you fall in love with the wheel, our 4-Week Foundations on the Pottery Wheel course is the perfect next step, where you'll learn trimming, glazing, handles, mugs, bowls, cylinders, and the techniques needed to confidently create functional pottery from start to finish. At Clay Rose Pottery, we believe creativity grows one piece at a time. This introductory experience is simply the first step in discovering whether the pottery wheel is a craft you'll fall in love with.
Safety Note
Children must be 10 or older, we highly recommend the parent & child class (Pressed Petals & Pottery)
Foundations On The Wheel (Morning Cohort)
Workshop Details
A 4-Week Beginner Pottery Course
Course Length: 4 Weeks
Schedule: 2 Classes Per Week (8 Total Classes)
Class Duration: 2.5 Hours Per Class
Skill Level: Complete Beginner
Class Size: 6 Students
Time: Mondays: 9:30-12:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:30-12:00 PM
Tuition: $395 per person
Includes: One 25 lb bag of clay
Course Description
This four-week course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a strong foundation in wheel throwing. Over four weeks you'll learn the essential skills of pottery-from centering clay to trimming and glazing-while creating functional handmade pottery.
Course Includes
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One 25 lb bag of clay.
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Use of studio pottery wheels during class.
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All studio tools.
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Personalized instruction in a small class setting.
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Bisque firing.
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Glaze firing.
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Access to studio glazes.
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Approximately 6-10 finished pieces (depending on progress).
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Additional clay available for purchase if needed.
Skills You'll Learn
Centering, opening, pulling walls, cylinders, bowls, trimming, foot rings, glazing, clay preparation, studio safety, firing process, and confidence on the wheel.
Course Outline
Week One - Meeting the Wheel
Studio orientation, wheel safety, wedging, body positioning, centering practice, opening clay, and creating first bowls and cylinders.
Week Two — Building Strong Forms
Continue practicing centering while learning to pull even walls, control thickness and height, and create functional bowls, cups, and cylinders.
Week Three — Refining Your Pottery
Learn trimming, creating foot rings, refining forms, smoothing surfaces, and understanding the leather-hard stage.
Week Four — Glazing & Finishing
Learn glaze basics, apply glazes to finished work, understand firing, kiln process, and caring for finished pottery.
Studio Philosophy
Pottery teaches patience, presence, and perseverance. Every piece is an opportunity to learn, and every challenge on the wheel builds confidence.
After This Course
Students are prepared for Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Mugs & Handles, Large Vessel Throwing, Surface Decoration, and the Signature Femme Vase Course.
Foundation On The Wheel(Evening Cohort)
4 Week Class
Workshop Details
A 4-Week Beginner Pottery Course
Course Length: 4 Weeks
Schedule: 2 Classes Per Week (8 Total Classes)
Class Duration: 2.5 Hours Per Class
Skill Level: Complete Beginner
Class Size: 6 Students
Time: Mondays: 6:00-8:30 PM
Thursdays: 6:00-8:30 PM
Tuition: $395 per person
Includes: One 25 lb bag of clay
Course Description
This four-week course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a strong foundation in wheel throwing. Over four weeks you'll learn the essential skills of pottery-from centering clay to trimming and glazing-while creating functional handmade pottery.
Course Includes
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One 25 lb bag of clay.
-
Use of studio pottery wheels during class.
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All studio tools.
-
Personalized instruction in a small class setting.
-
Bisque firing.
-
Glaze firing.
-
Access to studio glazes.
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Approximately 6-10 finished pieces (depending on progress).
-
Additional clay available for purchase if needed.
Skills You'll Learn
Centering, opening, pulling walls, cylinders, bowls, trimming, foot rings, glazing, clay preparation, studio safety, firing process, and confidence on the wheel.
Course Outline
Week One - Meeting the Wheel
Studio orientation, wheel safety, wedging, body positioning, centering practice, opening clay, and creating first bowls and cylinders.
Week Two — Building Strong Forms
Continue practicing centering while learning to pull even walls, control thickness and height, and create functional bowls, cups, and cylinders.
Week Three — Refining Your Pottery
Learn trimming, creating foot rings, refining forms, smoothing surfaces, and understanding the leather-hard stage.
Week Four — Glazing & Finishing
Learn glaze basics, apply glazes to finished work, understand firing, kiln process, and caring for finished pottery.
Studio Philosophy
Pottery teaches patience, presence, and perseverance. Every piece is an opportunity to learn, and every challenge on the wheel builds confidence.
After This Course
Students are prepared for Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Mugs & Handles, Large Vessel Throwing, Surface Decoration, and the Signature Femme Vase Course.
Intermediate Wheel
(Morning Cohort)
Refine Your Craft Over 4 Weeks
Workshop Details
Instructor: TBA
Class Duration: 2.5 hours
Schedule: Morning cohort/ every Tuesday & Friday morning /4 week course
Time: 9.30 - 12.00 PM
Price: $450 per student
Capacity: 6 spots
Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner wheel course or equivalent experience.
Take your wheel throwing to the next level in this immersive four-week course designed for potters ready to move beyond the basics.
Taught by one of our experienced studio ceramic instructors, this course is all about refining technique, improving consistency, and expanding your creative skills through demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized feedback. Students choose either a morning or evening cohort and spend eight sessions mastering taller forms, larger vessels, bottles, lidded pieces, altered forms, and professional finishing techniques. Limited to just six students, this intimate class provides plenty of one-on-one instruction while allowing you to become part of the welcoming creative community at Clay Rose Pottery.
Course Description
Designed for potters who already know the fundamentals, this guest instructor course focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and expanding creative possibilities. Students work with a different ceramic artist who brings their own perspective while helping each student build confidence, craftsmanship, and their own artistic voice.
Brief overview
Week 1
Session 1: Centering with Confidence
Efficient wedging, larger clay centering, taller cylinders, and body mechanics.
Session 2: Bowls & Curves
Refined bowl forms, compression, symmetry, and matching sets.
Week 2
Session 3: Closed Forms
Bottles, narrow necks, shoulders, and lid measurements.
Session 4: Larger Pieces
Serving bowls, larger vases, collaring, and symmetry.
Week 3
Session 5: Altering & Surface Design
Faceting, darting, carving, textures, and oval forms.
Session 6: Handles & Attachments
Pulling handles, spouts, gallery rims, and lidded forms.
Week 4
Session 7: Trimming & Refinement
Foot rings, balance, and finishing details.
Session 8: Independent Final Project
Create a finished piece with individualized instructor guidance.
Students Will Learn
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Greater consistency
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Taller forms
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Larger vessels
-
Matching sets
-
Bottle forms
-
Lidded vessels
-
Decorative alterations
-
Professional trimming
-
Surface decoration
-
Efficient workflow
-
Personal artistic development
Included
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One bag of clay
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Glazes
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All firings
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Studio tools
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Open studio access during designated hours
-
Individual instructor feedback
Class Size
Maximum 6 students to ensure every student has their own pottery wheel and receives personalized instruction.
A Clay Rose Pottery Philosophy
We believe artists grow by learning from multiple makers. This guest-led intermediate course introduces students to a new teaching style while continuing to build confidence, creativity, and
technical skill within the Clay Rose Pottery community.
Intermediate wheel
(Afternoon Cohort)
Refine Your Craft
Workshop Details
Instructor: TBA
Class Duration: 2.5 hours
Schedule: Schedule: Afternoon cohort/ every Tuesday & Friday afternoon /4 week course
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Price: $450 - per student
Capacity: 6 spots
Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner wheel course or equivalent experience.
Take your wheel throwing to the next level in this immersive four-week course designed for potters ready to move beyond the basics.
Taught by one of our experienced studio ceramic instructors, this course is all about refining technique, improving consistency, and expanding your creative skills through demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized feedback. Students choose either a morning or evening cohort and spend eight sessions mastering taller forms, larger vessels, bottles, lidded pieces, altered forms, and professional finishing techniques. Limited to just six students, this intimate class provides plenty of one-on-one instruction while allowing you to become part of the welcoming creative community at Clay Rose Pottery.
Course Description
Designed for potters who already know the fundamentals, this guest instructor course focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and expanding creative possibilities. Students work with a different ceramic artist who brings their own perspective while helping each student build confidence, craftsmanship, and their own artistic voice.
Brief overview
Week 1
Session 1: Centering with Confidence
Efficient wedging, larger clay centering, taller cylinders, and body mechanics.
Session 2: Bowls & Curves
Refined bowl forms, compression, symmetry, and matching sets.
Week 2
Session 3: Closed Forms
Bottles, narrow necks, shoulders, and lid measurements.
Session 4: Larger Pieces
Serving bowls, larger vases, collaring, and symmetry.
Week 3
Session 5: Altering & Surface Design
Faceting, darting, carving, textures, and oval forms.
Session 6: Handles & Attachments
Pulling handles, spouts, gallery rims, and lidded forms.
Week 4
Session 7: Trimming & Refinement
Foot rings, balance, and finishing details.
Session 8: Independent Final Project
Create a finished piece with individualized instructor guidance.
Students Will Learn
-
Greater consistency
-
Taller forms
-
Larger vessels
-
Matching sets
-
Bottle forms
-
Lidded vessels
-
Decorative alterations
-
Professional trimming
-
Surface decoration
-
Efficient workflow
-
Personal artistic development
Included
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One bag of clay
-
Glazes
-
All firings
-
Studio tools
-
Open studio access during designated hours
-
Individual instructor feedback
Class Size
Maximum 6 students to ensure every student has their own pottery wheel and receives personalized instruction.
A Clay Rose Pottery Philosophy
We believe artists grow by learning from multiple makers. This guest-led intermediate course introduces students to a new teaching style while continuing to build confidence, creativity, and technical skill within the Clay Rose Pottery community.