Introduction to wheel throwing – July

Start the new year with a new skill! In this shorter 3-week introductory wheel course, you’ll learn to make cups and bowls and glaze them to finish your first two ceramic pieces.

Our resident wheel master, Clara, will give you an introduction to wheel-throwing in this course. It’s best suited to beginners looking for a quick first introduction to working with clay on the potter’s wheel. We’ll meet at the studio once per week for three sessions – see the schedule below.

Before booking, please read all details below regarding canceled bookings and missing classes.

Here’s what we’ll do in this wheel course:

• 6th July: Preparing clay, centering, pulling, and throwing simple forms like cups
• 13th July: Trimming the pieces that you selected to keep from last week, attaching handles
• 20th July: We will skip these weekends while your items are fired to the bisque stage
• 27th July: Learn how to glaze your pieces with good technique
• We then fire your pieces in the second kiln after glazing them to finish them
• You’ll pick up your pieces 2 weeks later

You’ll also learn a whole bunch of wheel-throwing techniques and skills:

• Good technique for centering the clay to prep for efficient wheel-throwing
• How to form the base of your piece so you don’t run into wobbly problems when making your pieces!
• How to position your body and hands for pulling the clay straight up
• How to trim your piece and know when it’s dry enough to trim
• How to make a bottom ring for detail, make it more delicate, or carve a pattern!

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the course starts for a full refund. No refunds will be given when cancellations are made after this date. Students must attend all SCHEDULED class times. If a student misses a session, NO MAKE-UP CLASSES will be offered.

Course details

• Dates: 6th July – 27th July (Skip 20th July)
• Time: Mondays 18:00 – 20:00
• Instructor: Clara
• Language: English
• Included in cost: Expert teaching with personal one-on-one help, 2 hours per session x 3 weeks/sessions, all materials and firing costs, sales tax
• Address: Clayground Studio, Danneckerstrasse 7, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain

Have specific questions?

Email Clayground directly and we’ll help: hey@claygroundceramics.com