Foundations: 4-Week 1:1 Wheel Course

The 4-Week Private Foundations Wheel Course is to be more than just a "tester" class. This course will help you develop and strengthen your core skills on the pottery wheel; whether you're starting out or returning to refine your technique.

Delivered in a 1:1 format, this course provides personalized instruction tailored to your pace and learning style.

The course is stretched over 5 weeks, allowing for a break in Week 4 to give your pieces time to dry fully and be bisque fired before the final session. You’ll move through each stage of the ceramic process—from clay preparation and throwing to trimming and glazing—with focused attention on technique and creative expression.

General Course Outline

Week 1 - Wheel throwing fundamentals: how to center, shape, and form.

Week 2 - Wheel throwing fundamentals: how to center, shape, and formg continued.

Week 3 - Trimming and refining your pieces.

Week 4 - NO CLASS - this is a pause week to allow for drying and bisque firing

Week 5 - Glazing: adding surface decoration and character before final firing.

You’ll leave with approximately 4 finished pieces and a solid foundation to continue your clay journey! Classes are scheduled weekly at the same time, so we ask that students are available for all sessions.All materials, clay, glazing, and firing are included.

This course is recommended as a foundation for our 6- and 8-week courses, though not required.