Wheel Throwing Classes

Whether you're new to the pottery wheel or looking to advance your skills, our classes offer a welcoming environment to learn and create.

No more than 6 students per class

Price includes use of tools, 1 bag of clay 25lb, glazing and firing of your work-Volume limitation apply

Please bring a towel and Apron (apron is optional, but helpful)

Use of Reclaimed clay is free. Additional Clay is available for purchase.

8 Week Class - Cost is $330 plus tax and transaction fee

Students are welcome to use the studio outside of scheduled class time to practice and continue working on your pieces. While occasional questions are welcome, please refrain from requesting impromptu instruction during these times.

For additional guidance on a specific topic, you may schedule a private lesson at the following rates:

  • 30-minute session: $75

  • 1-hour session: $125

Please note that last-minute instruction requests will incur an additional 25% fee and are subject to instructor availability.

 Make-up Classes: If you miss a session, you may sit in on another class if a seat is available. While we cannot guarantee availability, we will do our best to provide make-up options. All make-up sessions must be completed within the 8-week course period. The only exception is the final Glazing class; if missed, you may attend a subsequent glazing session to finish your work.

Finished Work: All projects must be completed and picked up within 60 days of the course completion. After 60 days, all items become the property of Cedar Oak Farm and will no longer be held.

Cancellations and Refunds: Cedar Oak Farm reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In this event, you will receive a 100% refund. If you need to cancel your enrollment, you must do so at least seven days before the class start date to receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds or "postponements" will be issued for student cancellations made within one week of the class start date. Please note that we are unable to accommodate unexpected life events that may prevent attendance.

Which Level is right for me?

Beginner & Adv. Beginner

Perfect for those with little or no experience, these classes provide hands-on guidance to help you get started on your pottery journey.

If you have limited experience and have only taken one or two wheel classes before, this is the perfect place to start.

Not sure if wheel throwing is right for you? Check out our Combined Clay class. You get to try both wheel throwing and hand building.

Mixed Level

This class can have brand new beginners through Intermediate level students. All levels welcome. Time will be given to ensure beginners gain the knowledge and tools needed to learn how to throw on the wheel - more advanced students will be given challenges to work on but are asked to be helpful and allow for beginners to get the instruction needed to be successful.

Intermediate +

Students can throw a 6” cylinder with relative consistency. This class is not for beginners or those still struggling to center clay.

This is the current ADVANCED Class. Students in this level typically are sharing tips and techniques with each other and are developing a more critical eye - This level will work on altering forms and can incorporate more wheel and hand-building techniques.

Wheel Thrown and hand-built water fountain.
 

Monday Classes : March 16 - May 4

Morning Class: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Adv. Beginner / Intermediate)
Evening Class: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Intermediate+ )
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Tuesday Classes : March 3 - April 21

Morning Class: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Mixed level Class)
Evening Class: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Beginner/Adv. Beginner)
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Wednesday Classes : March 4 - April 22

Morning Class: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Beginner/Adv. Beginner)
Evening Class: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Intermediate+)
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Thursday Classes : March 5 - April 23

Evening Class: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Mixed Level)
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Morning: Reserved for A Taste in Clay Class: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
3 weeks wheel-throwing, 3 weeks Hand-building, 2 weeks Surface Design & Glazing (Mixed Level)
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Friday is Reserved for Hand-Building and Sculpting Classes

Wheels are usually available for practice

Link to Hand-Building & Sculpting Class Details

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Saturday Morning: March 21 - May 16

No Class April 4th

Morning Class: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Mixed Level)
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Evenings: Reserved for Clay Experiences / Special Workshops & Events


Intermediate & Advanced Classes

For students with a solid foundation in centering, pulling walls, and trimming. This class focuses on refining your skills and creating complex forms leveraging hand-building and wheel throwing and more complex surface design techniques.

Minimum requirement able to throw a 6” wall with consistency.

 


Monday Evenings
6:00 PM - 8:30M
Instructor: Tanya Pohlmann

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