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Beyond the Basics: Wheel Throwing – 4 Week Wed

Happy Hands Pottery And Art Studio

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"Ready to move beyond basic mugs and bowls? This 4-week course will help you improve your technique, create more challenging forms, and throw with greater confidence and control.

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4-Week Beyond the Basics: Wheel Throwing
Shape • Control • Confidence

You already know the basics. Now it’s time to take your throwing to the next level.

Course Details
Duration: 4 weeks
Age: 18+
Level: Intermediate
Small Class Size

Every Wednesday | 06:30PM – 9:00 PM

1 Option 1 — October
Oct 7 • 14 • 21 • 28, 2026

2 Option 2 — November
Nov 4 • 11 • 18 • 25, 2026

3 Option 3 — December
Dec 2 • 9 • 16 • 23, 2026

Ready to move beyond basic mugs and bowls? This 4-week course will help you improve your technique, create more challenging forms, and throw with greater confidence and control.

Through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual feedback, you’ll learn how to create pottery that is more consistent, balanced, and intentional.

This Course Is For You If You Can:
Center clay independently
Throw basic cups, cylinders, or bowls
Pull walls confidently
Trim your own work

If you’ve learned the basics but feel like you’ve hit a plateau, this course is for you.

What You’ll Learn

Throw taller and wider forms
Control wall thickness and proportions
Create curves and interesting profiles
Improve rims, feet, and transitions
Make matching pieces and sets
Improve trimming techniques
Troubleshoot common throwing problems
Develop your own forms and ideas
Move beyond basic mugs and bowls

What You’ll Make

Depending on your skill level and interests, you’ll work on forms such as:

Vases • Tall Vessels • Wide Bowls • Serving Pieces • Closed Form • Your Own Designs

What’s Included
4 weeks of instruction
4 hands-on wheel sessions
Instructor demonstrations
Individual feedback
Studio tools and equipment
Clay
Glazing

Ready to Take Your Throwing Further?

Build your skills. Improve your control. Create with confidence.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Not a beginner? If you can center, throw basic forms, and trim your own work, you’re ready to join."
Beyond The Basics Wheel Throwing 4 Week Wed

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