Beginner Wheel

Session 1 : June 9th - 13th
Session 2 : June 23rd - 27th
Session 3 : July 7th-11th
Session 4 : July 28th - Aug 1st

1pm - 4pm

For Teens Ages 14-18

Dive into the world of pottery in this hands-on, immersive workshop designed for teens! Over five days, students will explore the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, trimming, and finishing functional pottery pieces. Each student will create bowls, mugs, plates, and more, with expert guidance every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn & Make:
Day 1: Throwing Bowls – Master wedging, centering, and shaping.
Day 2: Throwing Cylinders – Build skills for mugs & vases.
Day 3: Trimming & Handles – Perfect your pieces and attach handles.
Day 4: Throwing Plates – Learn to center and shape wider forms.
Day 5: Final Trimming & Finishing – Prep your work for firing!

✨ Glazing & Firing Included – Your pieces will be professionally glazed and fired in the color of your choice!

Class Syllabus

  • Class Syllabus

    Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become The Clay Co-op property.

  • COLLECTING YOUR WORK

    Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days at the end of the workshop or they will become The Clay Co-op property.

    LIABILITY

    The Clay Co-op and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions.

    PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO

    The Clay Co-op reserves the right to take photographs and video footage during classes that may include students and to use the photographs and videos for the purpose of advertising our classes in all media in perpetuity and without payment to students.

    INFORMING OTHER PARTICIPANTS OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

    It is the responsibility of the person booking the class to inform other students participating of the Terms & Conditions.

    FINISHED WORK

    All care is taken to ensure students' pieces are made well, however, due to the inherent nature of this medium, Clay Co-op cannot be held responsible for any undesirable outcomes, including crackage, breakage, misfires, or something not turning out how you hoped.

  • Refunds will only be given if the request is made one week prior to the beginning of the class or workshop. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be issued after that time if a student withdraws. If The Co-op cancels a class or workshop up to the date of the first class for any reason, we will issue a full refund or credit.

    Class attendance is not mandatory. The Clay Co-op will not issue refunds if a registered student misses class(es). Make-ups are permitted, but not guaranteed. All make-ups must be scheduled ahead of time with the office and can only be scheduled if there is room in a similar class. Make-ups must happen prior to a new session beginning. Students are allowed no more than two make-up classes per session.