Wheel Throwing Essentials (8 Week Course - October, Monday Mornings)

This course is designed for those who have never thrown on a potters wheel before, as well as those who have some experience with throwing but would like a refresher on the techniques.

We will start at the very beginning with learning how to center clay on the wheel, then move on to throwing basic shapes such as bowls and cups, and finally finish our 8 Week Course with exploring trimming, decorating and glazing. This course will also cover basic pottery studio operations, as well as clay/glaze science.

Because this course is focused on exploration and deepening of technical skill rather than producing a large volume of work, students should expect to take home 2-4 pieces by the end of the course. Students who have completed the course will qualify for membership at MUD, and receive a 25 lbs bag of clay (white stoneware) free when they sign up for any of our membership options.

Please note: Before attending your first class, we ask that you familiarize yourself with the MUD Ceramics Studio handbook and sign our liability waiver. The signed waiver can be returned either via email (office@mudceramics.org) or in person at the studio.

MUD Ceramics Studio does not offer glaze appointments after a class has finished. Ceramics naturally involve multiple stages (greenware, bisqueware, and glazed work) so it’s common to have pieces in various stages at the end of a class, and as a result students should expect to pick up both bisqueware and glazed pieces post-class. There is an additional firing fee of $3 per pound for each piece a student wishes to glaze fire and take home, but no firing fee is applied to bisqued work.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, MUD Ceramics Studio will remain open for classes unless a Travel Advisory is issued recommending the suspension of non-essential travel.