Pottery Pop-Up: Altered Tumblers on the Pottery Wheel

Can a cup be sculptural? We say yes! This 3-hour instructor lead class will cover the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. With all materials included, participants can expect to make 1-3 altered tumblers which they can then choose a color, so staff may glaze them. This is a great class for those wanting to try their hand at the wheel or rediscover a past passion for clay.  Finished objects can be picked up for use with your evening beverage 2-3 weeks after the class.   

Three Hour Throwdown! 

Get ready for 3 full hours of creative fun with clay! 

In this 10-part pop-up series, adults, and teens 12 years and up, of any skill level, are invited to participate in one or more 3-hour, instructor lead classes covering the foundations of working with clay. Themed projects will vary from week to week and may be wheel or hand-building based. Students may enroll in one themed class at a time or may enroll in multiple individual classes. Completed projects are fired and glazed by staff with your choice of color and are usually ready for pick up in 2 weeks. 

Materials Included 

Age requirement – 12 years old and up 

Rules and conditions: 

Due to the format of these single drop-in classes, open studio in ceramics is not included. However, each class length is 3 hours providing ample time to learn, make, and still have time to clean up. All materials are included. VAI students holding flex passes may sign up as space allows and are asked to pay an additional materials fee of $12.50 Referral and other discounts do not apply to single drop-in classes. 

*Any students holding VAI flex passes please contact the VAI office to reserve your spot. 

IMAGE CREDIT: Artwork by VAI STUDENT 

Host or Publisher Visual Art Institute