Wheel throwing: Introduction

Workshop of 1.5 hour

See the calendar below for our availability.

Discover the basics of wheel throwing during this one-time 1.5-hour session. You’ll learn how to center a ball of clay and create your first piece, such as a cup or small bowl, which you can take home once it has been fired.

Prerequisite: None — no prior experience required.

Included

  • 2 pre-kneaded balls of clay

  • All necessary tools and materials

  • Firing of your pieces

  • 1 piece glazed with a clear glaze

  • An apron provided by the studio for the duration of your session

Please note: We ask that you take the time to read all the information on this page and our studio guide before your class.

  • We ask that you arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start of your session and wait in our gallery area.

    Please note: late arrivals of more than 5 minutes will not be admitted to the session in order to respect the organization of the class and the other participants. No refund or rescheduling is possible.

    The instructor will invite you into the studio at the scheduled start time of your class.

    A few recommendations before making pottery

    • Keep your nails short

    • Do not wear rings, bracelets, or watches

    • Wear clothing and shoes suitable for a workshop.

  • Welcome & Explanation — 5 min
    Thank you for arriving on time. After 5 minutes of lateness, access to the workshop is no longer possible and no refund or rescheduling will be offered.

    Demonstration — 15 min
    Demonstration of the main wheel-throwing steps.

    Practice — 40 min
    You practice with the help of the instructor, who will guide you throughout the session.

    Cleaning — 20 min
    Cleaning the wheels and equipment is part of the workshop. Pottery is also about learning to clean your workspace!

    Conclusion — 10 min
    Choose one piece made during the session, which will be fired and glazed with a transparent glaze.

    You can choose additional pieces and/or studio-made glaze colors for an additional $5 per piece and/or per glaze color.

  • One piece, fired and glazed with a transparent glaze, is included in the workshop.

    You will receive an email approximately one month after your session, when your piece is ready. Remember to check your spam or junk folder.

    You will then have two weeks to pick up your piece during our pickup hours. Please present the confirmation email. Someone else can also pick it up for you, using this email as proof.

    After this period, any unclaimed pieces will be donated.

    Ceramics is a delicate process: cracks or breakage can occur during drying or firing. This is part of the learning process, which is why the workshop is primarily focused on the experience and discovery, rather than the final result.

    We take the greatest care with your pieces, but some may be too fragile or damaged to be fired. In this case, an appropriate replacement item will be offered to you when you pick up your piece.

    Thank you for your understanding and for trusting us as you discover ceramics!

  • 7 days or more before the workshop
    Rescheduling or a full refund is possible.

    3 to 5 days before the workshop
    Rescheduling is possible or a 50% refund.

    48 hours or less before the workshop
    No refund or rescheduling is possible.

    Missed One-Time Workshop

    Missed one-time workshops are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We offer several dates, so choose the time that works best for you!

    Late Arrivals

    For one-time workshops, late arrivals of more than 5 minutes will not be admitted in order to respect the flow of the workshop and the other participants. No refund or rescheduling will be possible.