6-Week Wheel Class Kickoff (Summer Session)

Have you always wanted to learn how to create your own pottery on the wheel? Come join us! 🌟
Throughout this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of pottery wheel practice, including:

• Centering & throwing on the pottery wheel
• Trimming & adding handles
• Recycling your clay
• Surface decoration & glazing techniques

Already have some wheel experience? We’re happy to help you design a personalized plan for your 6-week session to challenge your skills — think tall vases, lidded jars, altered forms, and more. Let's make this your most creative session yet! 🎉
By the end of the session, you'll have a great understanding of how to create pieces in your own style and feel confident to start creating on your own during walk-in hours as a Clayworks member in our studio, or at home with your own equipment.

🗓️ First Class Session: Tuesday, July 28
🗓️ Final Class Session: Tuesday, September 1
🗓️ Weekly Session Info: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All wet-clay work will be completed by Sunday, September 5. Glazing will likely be completed at a later date, during open studio hours (included).

You don’t need to bring anything to class — access to all materials, tools, and equipment is provided as part of your $350 registration. This includes:

2 hours/week of class time (instruction, demonstrations, feedback) Studio access for the duration of the session - practice during building hours of 9 AM - 9 PM
Lots of clay for practice Glazing & firing for up to 6 projects

• Access to studio equipment and tools for class

Like more than 6 of your creations? Keep additional pieces for $15/piece!

We have a fun and laid-back atmosphere, providing a ton of great information and experience. We learn from each other! 👫🎉
Class sizes for the pottery wheel are capped at 8 people for plenty of personalized feedback and help. This class is geared towards adult students, although interested & motivated teens can also be accommodated.

📍 Location: 130 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855-4307, United States
🔗 Register Now — spots are limited!