8-Week Wheel Throwing (Wednesday Evenings)
About this Event
8-Week Pottery Wheel Class at Erie ClaySpace
Wednesdays|August 5th- Sept 23rd | 6:00–8:00 PM
Instructor: Anne Ingersoll
Overview:
Join us for an 8-week pottery class focused on wheel-throwing techniques—perfect for total beginners or experienced potters looking to grow. With a small class size (max 9 students), you'll get plenty of one-on-one instruction while exploring forms like cups, bowls, plates, and vases. You'll also learn trimming, glazing, and surface design as you take your pieces from start to finish.
What’s Included:
25 lbs. of clay
All tools, glazes, and firings
Access to Open Studio on Saturdays (12–2 PM)
Extra clay available for purchase
Details:
📍 Location: Erie ClaySpace – 1505 State St, 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16501
Studio Access:
Call (814) 520-5089 when you arrive to be buzzed in. Need elevator access? Let your instructor know when you call the studio so we can assist—our elevator is vintage and manually operated.
Policies:
Minimum enrollment: 5 students
More Info
Each class begins with a short demo or guided work time and one-on-one instruction. Students will work through the full process from throwing and trimming to glazing. The class fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and access to Open Studio hours. Extra clay is available for purchase.
Ages 16 to adult. Class is limited to 10 students.
Prerequisite: Prior wheel experience not required.
Open Studio
Students may use Open Studio during the session on:
- Saturdays from 12–2 pm
Open Studio is supervised, but instruction is offered during class time only.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment of 5 students. If a class is canceled by Erie ClaySpace, you have the option to transfer to another similar class or have your tuition refunded in full.
FAQs – We’ve Got You!
👶 Age Limit?
Ages 16+.
💸 Refunds?
Full refunds are available if requested at least 48 hours before the first class. Processing fees may apply. No refunds for missed classes.
👕 What to Wear?
Comfy clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Tie back long hair and skip the jewelry.
🎨 Is this beginner-friendly?
Yep! — this is the perfect class for beginners looking to take their first trip around the wheel.
We handle work with care, but ceramics can be unpredictable. Flat forms especially like to keep us humble.
📦 When do I pick up my work?
Finished pieces are typically ready 2–4 weeks after the class ends. Pick-up details will be provided.
📬 Questions?
Email us anytime at [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 400.00
