ADULT WHEEL THROWING CLASSES
AGES 13 AND UP
How it works: Every guest gets a guided chance to throw a pot on the pottery wheel. (Throwing a pot is the term potters use when creating on the wheel). After the class, we will fire your pottery to (bisque fire). When you receive notification via text, pots will be unfinished white bisque pottery and you will then, at your earliest convenience, RSVP with The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery via “reservations to paint” from our menu.
All materials are non-toxic and the paint and clay wash out of clothes.
Basic Wheel Throwing Class: Learn the basics of the POTTERS WHEEL. Create beautiful ceramic bowls. Watch our Potterista's step-by-step instructions in our demonstration area. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. No experience is necessary! The demo is about 15 minutes, which means you really have to be on time. Due to limited space, this class is best suited for individuals and groups of up to 5. If you have a group of 6 or more please see above for our group rates and fill out the submission form.
Projects will be ready to pick up after drying and firing to bisque in a minimum of 4 weeks. This amazing wheel-throwing experience is only $60 per class/student.
Class size is very limited.
WHEEL CLASSES ARE A GREAT EXPERIENCE TOGETHER ALL YEAR LONG!
Private Wheel Throwing Class
An experience as unique and cool as they are!
Simply fill out the form below to request a date/time to create in clay!
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team-building activity, birthday, or bachelorette party.
Join our exciting Wheel Throwing Class at The Pigeon and The Hen Pottery! Whether you are a novice or an experienced ceramic artist, this class is designed to ignite your creativity and expand your pottery skills. Under the expert guidance of our knowledgeable instructors, you will learn the art of shaping clay on a potter's wheel, from centering to forming elegant vessels. Immerse yourself in the therapeutic rhythm of the wheel as you create unique pottery pieces that reflect your artistic vision. With hands-on demonstrations, personalized instruction, and a supportive environment, our Throwing Class is the perfect opportunity to explore the timeless art of pottery and unlock your potential as a ceramic artist. Sign up today and experience the joy of transforming a mound of clay into a beautiful work of art!
How it works: Groups of up to 6 potters spend 1.5 hours in our Throwing Studio creating up to 3 works of art each. Each class begins with a demo by the instructor, each pottery partier will be guided and coached along the way. All projects made on the potter’s wheel will be painted within the session. You may upgrade and have our Potteristas paint them for you or leave them white and have our Handwriting Artist add a handwritten name or word on each pot.
Projects will be cleaned, dried, fired twice, and TEXTED for pick up approximately 4 weeks later. One person from your group will be designated to pick up all projects at one time.
Knowledge required: Beginner-friendly!
What you'll get: Materials to work with, plus one fired piece that will be glazed for you.
What to bring: Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and tie your hair back. We suggest trimming your nails before the session and removing jewelry from your hands and wrists.
Suitable for This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team-building activity, birthday, or bachelorette party.
Groups larger than 6 will require two or more hours in our wheel space with the addition of a creative hand-sculpted piece while partiers rotate turns on the wheel and the larger group may require a second instructor. Cost per extra potter beyond 6 is $50 per person.
Bookings for a class:
must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the class.
We are OPEN on Wednesday-Saturday 12-7 and Sunday 12-4.
Requests for wheel classes on off days/hours will be subject to studio and instructor availability and
Pricing:
Groups of 6: $335 + tax:
A $100.00 deposit must be paid before class is scheduled. Bookings must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the event.
10% gratuity is added to bill payed the day of the event for instructors. If you loved your class and instructor and would like to increase the gratuity just let us know at check out.
Instructors will be guiding you through the process, telling you about our other offerings, cleaning & labeling your pots, firing, and preparing pots for your return to paint.
Groups of 5: 270 + tax:
A $100.00 deposit must be paid before class is scheduled. Bookings must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the event.
10% gratuity is added to bill payed the day of the event for instructors. If you loved your class and instructor and would like to increase the gratuity just let us know at check out.
Instructors will be guiding you through the process, telling you about our other offerings, cleaning & labeling your pots, firing, and preparing pots for your return to paint.
Groups less than 5 please see our Basic Wheel listings from the Class Calendar to pre-purchase your class at the rate $60 per person.
Clay is naturally a little messy! We advise that you let each partier know to wear art-appropriate clothing and remove treasured jewelry, bracelets, etc. Your hands will be absolutely covered in clay for the duration of our session. The wheel-throwing studio is small- we do not allow celebratory food and drink set up (except personal water bottles and coffees.
Please note: Form Submissions are for Groups of 6 or more.
If you have a smaller group please see our selection of Basic Wheel classes via the Class Calendar. You will be able to purchase a class from there for groups less than 6.
KIDS WHEEL THROWING CLASSES
Kids Wheel Throwing Classes
Kids will learn about clay and kilns then centering, lifting, shaping, as they are off to create their own unique pieces. Perfect for kids 8 and up.
Kid’s classes and camps are offered throughout the year! Look for special classes added during breaks and holidays.
While each class will be a one-time session your child will love to take multiple sessions and makeup to three different pieces that cater to the skills they will build and their unique interests! They will glaze the pieces made the same day. Projects will be ready in 4 weeks.
Wheel Throwing Classes are fun and enjoyable for all. This class is designed to inspire the feeling and mood of the movie, “Ghost.” Couples will share a wheel and inspire each other to create a masterpiece.
GET A LITTLE “SWAYZE” IN OUR COUPLES WHEEL CLASSES AND CREATE A MASTERPIECE TOGETHER ON THE POTTERS WHEEL. SIGN UP FOR COUPLES WHEEL CLASSES VIA OUR CLASS CALENDAR.