Intermediate Wheel Throwing Pottery Course – 6 Week

Ready to take your wheel throwing skills to the next level? If you’re comfortable centering clay and pulling consistent walls, this intermediate course is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, refine your technique, and explore more advanced forms.

Designed for students who have completed a beginner pottery course or have equivalent wheel throwing experience, this 6-week program focuses on improving precision, consistency, and creative problem-solving while introducing more complex ceramic projects.

Throughout the course, instruction is tailored to each student’s individual learning goals. Whether you’re looking to perfect your forms or challenge yourself with new techniques, you’ll receive personalized guidance to help you progress at your own pace.

Ages: 18+
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 6 Weeks
Dates: September 14 – October 26, 2026
Time: Mondays, 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM

Please note: There will be no class on Thanksgiving, October 12, 2026.

What You’ll Learn
Over six weeks, you’ll develop greater control and confidence on the pottery wheel while creating a variety of functional and sculptural ceramic pieces. Topics may include:

1. Refining cylinder forms with improved height, symmetry, and wall control
2. Advanced trimming techniques for clean, balanced finishes
3. Joining and altering wheel-thrown forms
4. Creating functional pieces such as lemon squeezers and pouring vessels
5. Exploring sculptural projects, including donut vases
6. Throwing closed forms and learning techniques for creating well-fitting lids
7. Developing precision when throwing and finishing more complex shapes
8. Glazing and completing multiple finished ceramic pieces

Projects and demonstrations may vary based on class progress, with instruction adapted to support each student’s individual goals and interests.

Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:

• Students who have completed a beginner wheel throwing course
• Potters looking to improve consistency and technical skills
• Ceramic artists ready to explore more advanced forms and processes
• Adults seeking structured, hands-on skill development in wheel-thrown pottery

What You’ll Take Home

By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fully glazed, finished ceramic pieces that showcase your growth in wheel throwing, trimming, form construction, and surface finishing.

Take the next step in your pottery journey and continue developing your craftsmanship in a supportive, creative studio environment. Spaces are limited—register today to reserve your spot.
Continue your pottery journey and elevate your craftsmanship on the wheel. Register today to secure your spot.