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12 - 18+ yrs
Thu, Feb 6, 2025 - May 22, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Class Experience
Enrollment is always open! Jump in at any time!
Dive into the learning process of making wheel-thrown pottery. Class participants will learn vocabulary terms that submerge them into understanding ceramics while getting to put those words into action. Students will make vessels of different shapes and sizes starting with shallow bowls and from there going up in height and out in width. Enjoy lots of practice that build up to making pieces you are proud to glaze and take home to your family and friends.
One 25 lb bag of clay is included in the class fee. Additional bags of clay available for $20. All other supplies and tools are included in class cost.
Notes
Please note: Class will be canceled if no students show up after 15 minutes past start time.
Class Requirements
- Wear clothes that can get dirty and that you can comfortably sit at the potters wheel. Pants or shorts are recommended
What you'll learn
- Centering the clay
- Drawing a cone
- Drawing a cylinder
- Firing process
- Glazing
Other Things To Know
- Cancelations made prior to 7 days before the first class are eligible for a full refund, credit, or transfer to another class.
- Changes made within 7 days may be eligible for an account credit or transfer.
- No refunds after the start of class
What To Bring
- 25# bag of clay is provided, additional bags of clay available for $20
- Wear clothes that can get messy
- Bring a towel for your lap
Reviews for Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
5.0 out of 5
Based on 6 activity ratings
Amy B.
Mar 25, 2025
Loved:
We have the freedom to be creative and are not restricted to a one size fits all experience.
Improvements:
Add weekend classes.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
Location: Wheel Studio | Instructor: Travis Smith
Karen S.
Jul 9, 2024
Loved:
Travis is a great teacher, always interested in his students’ success. He’s very engaged with each student, at their own level, throughout the class, and gives inspiring demonstrations, often cutting his pieces in half for students to observe how the pottery should be built.
Improvements:
It would be amazing if we had two kilns in the studio - one for low fire, and one for stoneware. (But the glazes that are provided often look like high fire glazes, so that definitely is a plus!)
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
Location: Wheel Studio | Instructor: Travis Smith
Annie A.
Oct 24, 2023
Loved:
There is encouragement, help, and support from Emily our instructor to make literally anything you can dream of making! It’s always a very low pressure, relaxing, and super fun class!
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
Location: Wheel Studio | Instructor: Emily Hohertz
ROSE M.
Aug 8, 2023
Loved:
I love the support from my classmates and guidance from Emily (she's a great DJ, too!)
Improvements:
N/A
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
Location: Wheel Studio | Instructor: Emily Hohertz
ROSE M.
Jun 6, 2023
Loved:
Sharing the experience with others.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Teens Welcome)
Location: Wheel Studio | Instructor: Emily Hohertz
Response from Inspired Minds Art Center
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you loved the class!
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Meet your Instructor
Emily H.
About Inspired Minds Art Center
Inspired Minds Arts Center, locally owned and operated, supports both local artists and the community by joining them together to inspire a dialogue of creativity, passion, fine art, and a celebration of culture.
