Private Throwing Class
Private Throwing Class
A one on one class.
This four-week class builds off of the basic techniques used in wheel throwing. For beginners we introduce the basic concepts of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Each week we will explore the techniques required to create a finished piece: wedging the clay, centering it on the wheel, trimming, surface decoration, and glazing. For Intermediate students we will introduce more advanced forms such as lidded and double walled vessels, plates and candlesticks as well as exploring more advanced concepts in surface decoration—both on and off the wheel—and glazing techniques.
Scheduling is done between the student and the assigned teacher prior to the start of your session and are highly customizable for busy schedules. You can choose to so all of your classes in 1 week, 1 month or spread through several months.
Class fee includes:
Clay (25 pounds), use of studio tools, and a wide variety of glazes
Firing services for up to 25 pounds of clay
Open studio time for students to practice on their own—Open studio time for students to practice on their own Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7am to 10pm
Complimentary two weeks after the session ends to complete any unfinished projects
Additional costs:
Extra clay is available for purchase starting at $20 per 25 pounds
Firing fees (beyond the class allotment) are $2 per pound
Extensions to class sessions may be purchased
Cancellation Policy
ALL PRIVATE CLASS REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. Our private classes require a great deal of pre-planning, including contracting with a teacher and ordering supplies and tools. As a small business, we are unable to absorb the costs when students ask to cancel or reschedule and still keep our class prices low.
We are unable to honor reschedule requests, with less than 14 days advance notice.
BE ADVISED: If a student cancels a particular scheduled session less than 48 hours before the the start time, no credits or reschedule options will be offered for that session. Any remaining session are of course still valid.
In fairness to all of our customers we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!
Thank you for understanding!
Class Basics
You must be at least 18 to enroll in this class.
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required to participate in the class.
If you might miss a class please let your instructor know in advance. We will do our best to arrange for you to sit in on another class.
What to wear:
Consider wearing old comfortable clothes, as working with clay is a wet and dusty pastime and some clays may stain your clothing. Many potters wear an apron in the studio, so please feel free to bring your own from home.
If you have long hair, you may wish to bring a hair tie.
It is easier to work with soft clay if you have shorter nails.
Studio Basics
Please follow all studio rules to ensure the safety of everyone in this clay community.
Please be respectful of our neighbors when outside, as there is a residential unit above the studio.
There is no reserved parking at the studio but street parking is usually easy to find.