Sunday Morning Beginner Wheel

$450.00

sold out

6 week course, held on Sunday mornings from Sept 13 to October 18

10:30AM-1PM

Perfect for beginners, this wheel throwing class is a hands-on introduction to working with clay on the pottery wheel. Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing while building confidence creating their own functional ceramic pieces from start to finish. Along the way, we’ll cover essential techniques like trimming, handle attachment, and surface design techniques, and more. Expect a relaxed, creative environment where you can slow down, get your hands dirty, and experience the joy of making something from scratch. There’s nothing quite like drinking your morning coffee from a mug you made yourself!

Additional Info:

Price includes instruction, unlimited studio clay, tools, glazes and firings.
Students have access to one open studio session per week to independently practice skills learned in class. Students have access to open studio between weeks 2-5 of their class.
Students can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces during the course.
Classes are limited to 8 people.
Pieces measuring 12 inches or larger in any direction will incur additional firing fees. Oversized work is charged at $0.04 per cubic inch for bisque firing and $0.04 per cubic inch for glaze firing, per piece.
Our classes are designed to support learning, creativity, and skill-building rather than high-volume production. We encourage students to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making by hand.
We strongly recommend students to attend the first and last two classes of the semester.

Cancellations must be made 1 week before the first day of class to be eligible for a partial refund ($25 cancellation fee). Absences are non-refundable.

6 week course, held on Sunday mornings from Sept 13 to October 18

10:30AM-1PM

Perfect for beginners, this wheel throwing class is a hands-on introduction to working with clay on the pottery wheel. Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing while building confidence creating their own functional ceramic pieces from start to finish. Along the way, we’ll cover essential techniques like trimming, handle attachment, and surface design techniques, and more. Expect a relaxed, creative environment where you can slow down, get your hands dirty, and experience the joy of making something from scratch. There’s nothing quite like drinking your morning coffee from a mug you made yourself!

Additional Info:

Price includes instruction, unlimited studio clay, tools, glazes and firings.
Students have access to one open studio session per week to independently practice skills learned in class. Students have access to open studio between weeks 2-5 of their class.
Students can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces during the course.
Classes are limited to 8 people.
Pieces measuring 12 inches or larger in any direction will incur additional firing fees. Oversized work is charged at $0.04 per cubic inch for bisque firing and $0.04 per cubic inch for glaze firing, per piece.
Our classes are designed to support learning, creativity, and skill-building rather than high-volume production. We encourage students to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making by hand.
We strongly recommend students to attend the first and last two classes of the semester.

Cancellations must be made 1 week before the first day of class to be eligible for a partial refund ($25 cancellation fee). Absences are non-refundable.

Meet your instructor

Mary (she/her) is a co-owner of Pyra and ceramicist of 20 years. Mary was was first introduced to the ceramic medium in 2006 and it has remained a mainstay in her life since then. She works in both wheel throwing and hand building and incorporates traditional Korean ceramic throwing and surface decorating techniques.

FAQs about our classes

What is included in a class?

Unlimited clay, use of studio tools, firings, Open Studio time, and access to our back yard are all included!

How many pieces will I get out of the classes?

You can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces.. These courses are designed for practice instead of production.

What if I can’t attend all the classes?

We completely understand that life happens and you can’t always make it to class! That said, we strongly recommend that students attend the first and last two classes. If you miss some classes in the middle, no sweat! You can utilize Open Studio time to catch up.

How does Open Studio work?

Open Studio is a time for students to practice ceramics independently outside of weekly class sessions.Students have access to Open Studio time between weeks 2 and 5 of the semester. Open Studio is held on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. Registered students will receive info on how to sign up for Open Studio after the first class.