Wheel Thrown Drinking Vessels

This 10-week class is an engaging and educational course designed to introduce beginners to the art of throwing primarily drinking vessels on the wheel. Participants will learn the basics of wedging, centering, pulling a wall and trimming, as well as diving further into the creation of functional drinking vessels such as sake sets, tea-wares, coffee mugs, beer pints & pilsners, and wine goblets. All students will be given an introduction to surface design, decoration and glazing to finish each of their projects with their own unique, creative voices. Instruction will additionally cover essential studio practices, including reclaiming clay, maintaining a clean workspace, and following safety guidelines.

Most classes begin with a demonstration of the technique to be learned that day, followed by class work time and individual guidance by the instructor as time allows. The final class will be dedicated to a fun gathering and potluck where students will discuss their works with each other and the instructor and exchange ideas on their work and what they learned.

This is a Beginner-Level class. No prior clay experience is necessary.

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

What’s Included:

• 1 bag of clay (pick up on the first day of class).
• Access to our studio during open studio hours to work on projects between classes (daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM).
• A personal half-shelf for storing tools, clay, and in-progress 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 for everyone’s use if you cannot afford to buy your own tool kit. Personal tool kits and additional clay can be purchased at the online student store.

Please Note:

• WE HAVE MOVED STUDIO LOCATIONS. Our new address is 2250 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
• Regardless of your prior class history at PNW, it is mandatory to attend the first week's orientation since we are all in a new space together. If you cannot attend your first class please plan to attend another classes orientation in the first week of classes.
• Free Parking in the parking garage located at the entrance on 8th avenue. No validation required weekdays after 4pm and none required at all on weekends.