Hands on Clay – An Introduction to Pottery Wheel Throwing

In this class you will learn  to successfully throw functional pottery on the wheel. Students will learn how to throw cylinder shapes (the foundation for mugs and vases) and different bowl shapes. Students will receive individualized assistance in technique from an experienced ceramicist.

You’ll have lots of time to play and experiment with throwing pottery on the wheel. Please note that this class is solely for getting your hands on clay and learning pottery throwing technique. Work will not be kept or fired in the kiln.

Registration Includes

Instruction and materials are included.  Students will not take their pottery work home. But they will gain valuable foundation skills to successfully make functional wheel thrown pottery for future classes.

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: There are no prerequisites other than the physical ability to sit at the pottery wheel.
• Best for Age: 18 and older
• You should bring: Clothes / shoes that can get clay in them. An apron is suggested.