Pottery Wheel Classes in Washington, DC

A wheel throwing/handbuilding class for kids and adults.  Our classes run for 10 weeks with a rolling start. You may start at any time. For children ten and up and adults of any age.  We welcome parent-child couples in this class.  (Please note that this particular class comes with five class or ten class session options).

In this class, beginners get grounding in pottery fundamentals. You will learn how to center a mound of clay, and how to throw, trim and glaze their pots.  Generally, after one 10-week session, they can make mugs, bowls, and other basic forms.  Intermediate and advanced students work on refining skills and glazing techniques. They learn...

In this class, beginners get grounding in pottery fundamentals. You will learn how to center a mound of clay, and how to throw, trim and glaze their pots.  Generally, after one 10-week session, they can make mugs, bowls, and other basic forms.

You get a wheel, clay, a nice instructor, some local beer* and wine, a cracker or two and 2.5 hours to try your hand at the wheel. If you like it, you can get your $45 class fee credited to a ten week session. If you don't, at least you got a beer and some mud on your hands. Never a bad thing. Note: Because you are working with wet clay, there...

Students of all skill levels are encouraged to take this class. Whether you’ve never used a wheel or you have years of experience you’ll learn how to build and expand your skills and create beautiful functional ceramic forms. For students already comfortable with the basics we will focus on improving your skills and throwing larger and more consistent...

This class covers instruction in hand-building, wheel and various glazes and surface decorating techniques. This class is held in our Ceramics 2 Studio, which allows access to wheels and handbuilding materials in the same classroom. Each student receives a credit for 2000 cubic inches of glaze firings per 8-week session (pro-rated for shorter sessions)....

Intermediate and advanced techniques. This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration.  All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques.

Making Handmade Tableware is a wonderful way to combine all the pottery techniques of handbuilding. wheelthrowing and surface decoration with the love of cooking and food. Explore the handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil and slab to make tableware. Give a personal voice to your work with decorating techniques in the wetware, leatherhard and bisque...

This 8-week class open to students who have mastered the basics, and it will concentrate on more advanced techniques such as altered forms and surface texture. Students will also learn more advanced glazing techniques.  Classes are informal and kept small (8 students max) to allow instructors to provide each student with individual attention...

A class for those who have never used the wheel or who are working on basic skills. Techniques include throwing bowl and cylinder forms, finishing and glazing. Beginning potters can expect substantial individual attention.  Bring a small bucket and a towel. Class is for beginning through intermediate students.  

VisArts is excited to offer wheel classes to young adults. This class will introduce young learners to the basic concepts of wheel throwing: centering, opening and pulling forms. Throwing on the wheel takes time and practise, but it can be well worth the time it demands. 

VisArts is excited to offer wheel classes to young adults. This class will introduce young learners to the basic concepts of wheel throwing: centering, opening and pulling forms. Throwing on the wheel takes time and practise, but it can be well worth the time it demands. 

Learn to build large scale functional pots for garden and home without a wheel. In this two day hands-on workshop, ​Sam Wallace will demonstrate the traditional Jamaican coil building method of "walking the pot" to create large scale (really big!) symmetrical vases and bowls.  In Wallace's words, the potter becomes the wheel and you dance with...

We provide one and half pounds of clay per student and all other necessary materials, and the instructor walks you through step by step on how to make a wheel thrown piece. It's a perfect chance to learn the basics of wheel throwing while enjoying the company of friends and other creative folks. This class is especially designed for those who have...

We provide one and half pounds of clay per student and all other necessary materials, and the instructor walks you through step by step on how to make a wheel thrown piece. It's a perfect chance to learn the basics of wheel throwing while enjoying the company of friends and other creative folks. This class is especially designed for those who have...