6-Week Beginner Wheel

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

6:30-9pm

$325

Ready to dive deep into the world of pottery? Our 6-Week Beginner Wheel Class is for you! This class covers everything you need to know about crafting and creating your very own pottery. From throwing and trimming to attaching handles and glazing, we’ll cover all the fundamentals of working on the potter’s wheel. Class sizes are capped at 6 people, so you will be sure to receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your instructor.

What will happen each week?

  1. Wedging and throwing

  2. Trimming

  3. Throwing Cylinders

  4. Trimming and Attaching Handles

  5. Work week! Get creative and play

  6. Glazing your work

No experience needed — just a spark of creativity and enthusiasm to try something new!

This class is ideal for people looking to gain a full, comprehensive understanding of the entire ceramic-making process. All materials, tools, and firings included. Did you know? ALL of our courses come with unlimited Open Studio Access! Open studio is Tuesday-Friday from 1pm-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm.

Please read FAQs for Parking Instructions.

NOTE: Classes that begin October 20th and 21st will span 7 weeks, with no classes running November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving.

New Sessions Start Every 6 Weeks!

  • What happens in the class?

    Over the course of 6 weeks, your instructor will guide you step-by-step in the entire ceramic making process. You will learn the fundamentals of working with clay, and leave 6 weeks later feeling confident in your understanding of clay as a creative medium.

    What’s included?

    Each 6-week class comes with small class sizes and expert instruction. Clay, tools, glazes, and firings are all included in your workshop. Students may access the studio daily during our Open Studio Hours to continue working on their pieces between classes.

    How do I prepare?

    Wear comfortable clothes that you’re okay with getting little messy. The clay will wash out, but the memories last a lifetime.

    Long hair? You’ll want to tie it back. Rings, watches, and bracelets can be tucked away for the duration of your class.

    Where can I park?

    You can take advantage of the free public parking located all around Carrboro.

    Parking deck located behind 300 E Main St.

    Parking lot located at 108 E Main St.

    DO NOT PARK AT CARR MILL MALL. This is a tow zone.

  • Clayboro Studios is not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions.

    Students must collect work within 30 days of the conclusion of their class. After 30 days, pieces are subject to removal from the premises.

    Ceramics can be unpredictable. Sometimes things go wrong in the kiln. While we do all we can to keep your pieces safe, Clayboro Studios cannot guarantee satisfactory results.

  • Should you need to cancel your booking, you will receive a full refund if cancelation request is made at least 1 week prior to class. Cancelations made within 1 week of class are not eligible for a refund. There is a $30 fee for rescheduling requests made within 1 week of original class time.

    Make up classes are not available for missed class sessions. All missed information will be reviewed in the following class session. Students are encouraged to utilize open studio hours to continue working on their pieces.

  • You can take advantage of the plentiful free public parking located within a few minutes walk to Clayboro.

    We recommend:

    Public parking deck located behind 300 E Main St. (Close to the Hampton Inn)

    Municipal parking lot located at 108 E Main St.

    DO NOT PARK AT CARR MILL MALL. This is a tow zone.