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Beginner Wheel Throwing: Series

Beginner Wheel Throwing: Series

In this 3-week class students will learn the basic fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel, the multi-step process of pottery making, and students will become enabled to work and practice on their own. 

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING

Ceramics is a multi-step process that takes many weeks for a completed glazed projectKiln firings occur when there is enough work to fill the kiln. For in depth ceramic glazing instructions and techniques, please consider taking the Ceramic Glazing Class to complete your projects.

This is a series of classes. You MUST sign-up before the FIRST CLASS in a series. When you sign-up, you commit to 3 weeks of classes that repeat every Wednesday.

  • Week 1: Throwing basics, centering, pulling clay and shaping.

  • Week 2: Wedging, more throwing, surface decorating techniques and handles.

  • Week 3: Trimming, more throwing!

Pricing

  • Breck Create Members: $55, no fees 

  • Non-Members: $73.02 + $6 service fee

The cost of the class includes materials and use of studio equipment and tools.

Ages

Participants must be 17 or older to participate. 

Instructor

Kia Neill

Check-in

For classes taking place on the Arts District campus, please check-in with the instructor at the class location.

Scholarships

Breck Create is committed to making high-quality arts education accessible to everyone. We offer scholarships based on financial need to students of all ages and skill levels. 

Scholarship Application 

Apr 5, 12, 19 11:00am–1:30pm, Saturdays
Apr 9, 16, 23 5:30pm–8:00pm, Wednesdays
May 7, 14, 28 5:30pm–8:00pm, Wednesdays
May 10, 17, 24 11:00am–1:30pm, Saturdays
Jun 4, 11, 18 5:30pm–8:00pm, Wednesdays
Jun 7, 14, 21 11:00am–1:30pm, Saturdays
Jul 2, 9, 16 5:30pm–8:00pm, Wednesdays
Jul 5, 12, 19 11:00am–1:30pm, Saturdays
Jul 30, Aug 6, 13 5:30pm–8:00pm, Wednesdays
Class / Workshop

We do not ship completed projects back to those who created it.

No, this series is focused on learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing. 

No, the cost of the class includes materials and use of studio equipment and tools.

Ceramics is a multi-step process that takes many weeks for a completed glazed project. Kiln firings occur when there is enough work to fill the kiln.