Wheel Throwing: Advanced Beginner

06/01/2026 - 07/06/2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Level: Beginner+/ Intermediate

Registration opens on 05/06/2026

Price

$333

Member Price

$283.05

Material Fee: 69

Room: B-7

200 Grant St Denver

Tickets go on sale on 05/06/2026

Advanced beginners wheel throwing is the next step for those who have taken an intro to wheel throwing class and want to continue building upon their skill and understanding. The focus of this course will be on refining previously learned skills and techniques such as throwing, trimming, and glazing/surface finishing while expanding the scope of possibilities that can be achieved on the pottery wheel. Through guided demonstrations and exercises, students will gain confidence in throwing more complex forms and creating unified sets of work. Tools such as calipers, scales and throwing bats will be utilized to help students more accurately gauge their pieces and develop a consistent body of work.

For students who have the basic knowledge of pottery, yet find themselves asking ‘whats next?’, this course is the perfect opportunity to explore a deeper layer of wheel throwing. This class is not intended for the new-to-clay individual and we strongly suggest students have taken at least 1 ceramics class here at ASLD, or a wheel throwing class withing the past 2 years before taking this course.

Griffin Callahan

Clay:

Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.

Tools:

Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.

Other supplies:

Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.

Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES

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