Wheel Thrown Teaware

In this 6-week class students will dive deeply into learning and understanding the vessels used for preparing and serving tea. Students will learn how to throw familiar forms like teapots and cups and some more particular cultural forms like the original steeping vessel, the “gaiwan”.

Demonstrations and discussions this quarter will include sampling different teas and uncovering the nuances of form for proper flow and handling.

Instructor Jonathan Steele has studied tea and vessels for making it for the last ten years and loves to share this knowledge and passion for making vessels that perform beautifully. Class structure will include demonstrations every week and allow time to work independently on projects as well as one on one with your instructor.

This is an Intermediate Level. Wheel throwing experience is highly recommended.

Learn more about your instructor Jonathan Steele here.

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).
• Personal shelf space 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 STUIO 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.
• Due to our relocation and time of the year, this quarter will consist of all 6-week classes instead of the normal 10-weeks. We will begin with our regular cycle of 10-week classes in January of 2027.
• THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FROM NOVEMBER 23 - 29. Classes will resume on Monday November 30th
• 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.