Introduction to the Wheel (A)
Adult Multi-Week | Registration opens 4/9/2025 9:00 AM EDT
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Monika Bierschenk
Monika started taking ceramics classes at VisArts in 2019 and fell in love with the craft. Since then she has started a small batch ceramics company, Coneflower Clay, selling simplistic, functional ceramics ware locally. She just got back from an artist residency with El Sur in Mexico City. In her free time, she loves to bike and rock climb!
Website: coneflowerclay.com
Instagram: @Coneflower.Clay