Introduction to the Wheel (A)
Adult Multi-Week | Available
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
- All materials and equipment provided.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. Wheel-throwing requires some hand, arm and back strength, and the ability to lift 25lbs of clay. VisArts has standing wheels and wheelchair accessible wheels available - please let us know in advance if you need one of these options so we can make sure your studio is equipped. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Please bring a towel and a set of basic clay tools if you have them.
You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase.
Jess Cullen
Jess Cullen is a ceramic artist living and working in the Fan District of Richmond, VA.
A life-long love of art and creating led Jess to wheel-thrown ceramics in 2001, and a background in education allowed her to begin teaching ceramics in 2016. Jess’s current focus is mainly on functional pieces that are simple and timeless, and maintain the sense of warmth that hand-created work allows. She is inspired by clean lines and shapes, and great colors.
Website: jesscullenceramics.com
Instagram: @jesscullenceramics