850 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405 

In this four week course, you’ll discover the joys of making functional pottery on the wheel, learning the entire process from start to finish. Wheel throwing is a wonderful creative outlet and stress reliever, and this is the perfect class to get started. Beginning Wheel is geared toward absolute beginners, and is also great for anyone with a bit of experience who’d like some extra practice.

Lessons are as follows:

Week 1: Throwing
Week 2: Throwing Review
Week 3: Trimming
Week 4: Glazing 

Classes meet once a week for 2 hour sessions, with open studio time daily for you to practice on your own.

Course fee includes everything you need: clay, use of studio tools, a rainbow of cone 6 glazes to choose from, and firing for up to 15 pieces.

In each class session, you will build on what you learned and made the previous week, so we strongly advise you to make sure you’ll be able to attend all class sessions before signing up. 

Our FAQ page contains more information. See who is teaching our upcoming classes here.

By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.

Cancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will be refunded. A 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be given for cancellations made fewer than 4 full days before the start date. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made after the class starts.

Our classes are for adults. If you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.