Beginner Wheel Throwing 6 weeks— $420

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Different sessions available, see our calendar below
with Meriel

Beginner - the fundamental principles

During this six-week session, you'll learn how to wedge your clay, centre it on the wheel, pull up the walls, move from a cylinder to a bowl and create mugs. You'll learn how to trim and refine your piece, decorate it and, finally, glaze it.
No experience necessary, this class is ideal for beginners!

  • This is a six-week session with a three-hour weekly class.

  • You'll receive 5 kg of your choice of clay from our studio, including glazing and firing.

  • Two 2-hour open studio sessions are included in the class price.

    • WEEK 1

      Closed form demo for making cap-style and flush lids (Mario)

    • WEEK 2

      Trimming one-piece lids  (Mario)

    • WEEK 3

      Making separate lids inserts with philage and over-hanging (Jeff)

    • WEEK 4

      Throwing a knob on the top of a lid // Glazing class (Jeff)

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the session begins and wait in our gallery space.

    Important: Latecomers arriving more than 5 minutes after the session starts will not be admitted, out of respect for the class structure and other participants. No refunds or rescheduling will be possible.

    Your instructor will invite you into the studio at the scheduled start time.

    This pottery class is for adults only.

    A few recommendations before your pottery session:

    • Keep your nails short

    • Do not wear rings, bracelets, or watches

    • Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a studio environment

  • Two open studios (atelier libre) are included in your session.

    Practice is essential. For an additional fee, you can come to the studio to put into practice what you've learned in class and continue working on your projects. If you already know you'd like more time, go to the Open Studio pageto purchase additional practice sessions one by one or by pack of three.

  • You will receive an email approximately one month after your session, once your ceramic pieces are ready for pickup. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder!

    You will then have 2 weeks to come pick up your pieces during our designated pickup hours. Please bring the email with you. If you are unavailable, you may ask someone else to pick up your pieces — they must show your email as proof.

    After the 2-week period, any unclaimed pieces will be donated.

    Please note that your piece may crack or break during firing — pottery takes practice! This is why this workshop is focused on the experience, not the final result.

  • Refund & Rescheduling Policy

    • 7 days or more before your booking: Full refund or rescheduling available.

    • 3–5 days before your booking: Rescheduling available or a 50% refund.

    • 48 hours or less before your booking: No refund or rescheduling possible.

    Missed Class

    • If you have to miss a class in your scheduled course (4 weeks or more), we've got you covered. We offer one free Open Studio per session to book before the end of the course. Send us an email to book that make-up