Wheel Beginner

Course Description

6-week Beginner Wheel Throwing Course is the perfect way to get your hands dirty and dive into the world of clay! Whether you're totally new or just want to try something different, this course will teach you the basics so you can turn a lump of clay into your own handmade pieces. Course Details: 🗓️ Start Date: March 24th until April 28th Tuesday mornings, once a week, for 2 hours, over 6 weeks ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Beyond Pottery, Burlington, ON 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Lauren Sinett 👥 Suitable for: Complete beginners—no prior experience needed 🎨 Includes: Clay, tools, glazes, and kiln firings What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Everything you need to know about clay ✔️ Centering and shaping clay on the wheel ✔️ Creating basic forms like bowls and cylinders ✔️ Trimming and refining your pottery ✔️ Glazing and surface decorating techniques to add color and finish your pieces Who Can Join? This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, aged 16 and up. For younger participants, reach out to inquire about teen and children’s courses. Pro Tips for Success: ✨ Avoid wearing jewelry or having long nails—they can get in the way ✨ Bring an apron or an old t-shirt and a towel Pick-Up Information: Your pieces will typically be fired during the course. You can collect finished works during sessions or after the course ends. We’ll notify you by email when everything is ready. *Please note due to limited space we can only hold your pieces for 3 weeks after we've sent you our "pick up" notification.* After that time period Beyond Pottery is not responsible for keeping your works.