Instructor: Beth West
Dates: September 8 - 29, 2025
Time: 3:45 - 6:00 PM
Location: WHAT Art School
Class Duration: 4 weeks, 1 session per week
Class Size: 5 students maximum
Ages: 13-17
Member Price: $180 Materials/Supplies (Use of studio tools + 25lbs Clay)
Non-Member Price: $225 Materials/Supplies (Use of studio tools + 25lbs Clay)
Class Description:
Dive into the world of clay in this beginner-friendly wheel-throwing class designed just for teens! Over four sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of using a pottery wheel, including centering, pulling walls, shaping forms like bowls and cups, and basic trimming techniques.
Each class will combine instructor demonstrations with plenty of hands-on time at the wheel, allowing students to explore their creativity while building skills and confidence. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get a little messy and have fun!
At the final session, students will also have the opportunity to glaze their finished pieces, creating colorful, functional pottery to take home.
Includes:
15 lbs of clay
Use of studio tools and glazes
Firing of up to 6 pieces
Personalized instruction and lots of time at the wheel
What to Bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
A towel and water bottle
Short nails are recommended for easier wheel work
Instructor: Beth West
Dates: September 8 - 29, 2025
Time: 3:45 - 6:00 PM
Location: WHAT Art School
Class Duration: 4 weeks, 1 session per week
Class Size: 5 students maximum
Ages: 13-17
Member Price: $180 Materials/Supplies (Use of studio tools + 25lbs Clay)
Non-Member Price: $225 Materials/Supplies (Use of studio tools + 25lbs Clay)
Class Description:
Dive into the world of clay in this beginner-friendly wheel-throwing class designed just for teens! Over four sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of using a pottery wheel, including centering, pulling walls, shaping forms like bowls and cups, and basic trimming techniques.
Each class will combine instructor demonstrations with plenty of hands-on time at the wheel, allowing students to explore their creativity while building skills and confidence. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get a little messy and have fun!
At the final session, students will also have the opportunity to glaze their finished pieces, creating colorful, functional pottery to take home.
Includes:
15 lbs of clay
Use of studio tools and glazes
Firing of up to 6 pieces
Personalized instruction and lots of time at the wheel
What to Bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
A towel and water bottle
Short nails are recommended for easier wheel work
