Complex Clay: Throwing Advanced Forms on the Wheel

This intermediate level course will focus on expanding the students technical capabilities of throwing to new heights. Each week students will be introduced to new, more advanced forms to add to their repertoire. Throughout this course students will expand their skills and knowledge learning how to make teapots, lidded vessels, enclosed forms, bottle neck vases as well as moon jars. 

I like to teach by leading with instruction and then letting each student explore their own creativity. Individuality is highly encouraged! Each of you will be guided and encouraged to explore your own personal styles as we move through the more advanced forms. If you are someone who seeks out opportunities to expand your knowledge, loves trying new things, and especially loves a good challenge- this is the class for you!

This is an Intermediate/Advanced Level class. Intermediate level throwing is recommended.

Learn more about instructor Becca Headline.

We believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please visit our tuition assistance page for more information.

What’s Included:

• 1 bag of House Blend (pick-up first day of class)
• Access to use our studio during open studio hours
• Personal half-shelf for storage of tools, clay, and in process work

What to Bring:

• Basic Pottery Toolkit (should include a cut off wire, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, needle tool, sponge, trimming loop tool and double-ended ribbon tool.)

• Apron or clothes that can get dirty are recommended

Pottery Northwest has communal tools available. Personal toolkits, bat pins & additional clay can be purchased at the online student store.

Please Note:

• If you are new to the Pottery NW studio, or if you did not attend orientation in the summer 2023 quarter, you must attend the first class to receive the mandatory studio orientation. New students who do not attend the first day will be dropped from the class without a refund of the class fee. On the first day of class, late arrivals beyond 15 minutes after the class start time will not be permitted to join. Returning students should still attend the first day of class as the instructor will not be able to reteach missed lessons and demos to absent students in the proceeding classes.

 • We are in Pioneer Square, so please plan ahead so that you have enough time to park. You don’t want to miss anything!