8 Week Wheel Throwing Courses

8 Week Wheel Throwing Crash Courses. Beginner and Intermediate friendly (I can scale up the skills learned based on your personal skill level). Access to weekly open studio hours included. Learn the basics of throwing pottery from start to finish in a relaxed group setting! 

Week 1 - The basics of throwing, centering, and mid-throw correction (will scale up for intermediates) 

Week 2 - Reclaiming Clay & Throwing continued

Week 3 - Trimming/Handles/Attachments/Alterations

Week 4 - Surface Design Techniques & Throwing Continued

Week 5 - Alternative Clays & Throwing Continued

Week 6 - Altering Thrown Pieces & Trimming

Week 7 - Glazing & Surface Design

Week 8 - Glazing/Glaze Firing

Open Studio: Saturdays 9a-12p & Sundays 4-7p (additional clay can be purchased for open studio for $1/pound) 

Address: 125 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

*Once you finish your pieces, they will be fired in our off-site kiln. Pickup will be coordinated when they are ready! There are 10 spots available - the course will run with a min of 4 registrations. The course will be canceled if a 4th registrant is not signed up within a week of the first date. You will be refunded in full if the course is canceled. Firing for 12 pieces is included in registration cost. Glaze and Firing for additional pieces is $8/piece. 

Cancelations & Refunds: Due to limited space, refunds are not offered within 14 days of course start date. If an issue/emergency arises requiring a refund or exchange 14 days prior to the course start date, please contact Megan to reschedule/transfer your course credit: Email dirtyclayco@gmail.com or call (630) 780-9012 with any requests.