Weeks 1–2: Getting Started: Learn the basics of working on the wheel — from centering clay to throwing simple shapes like cylinders.
Week 3: Trimming & Finishing: Shape up your pots with trimming, add foot rings, and explore finishing touches to refine your work.
Week 4: Working with Curves: Move beyond straight walls into bowls and other rounded forms, and start playing with shape and style.
Weeks 5–6: Practice & Throwing Bigger: Build confidence through practice and push yourself to throw larger pieces.
Week 7: Handles & Surface Design: Add handles to your forms and experiment with decoration techniques to make your pieces unique.
Week 8: Glazing: Learn different glazing methods and give your work its final layer of color and character before firing.
Weeks 1–2: Getting Started: Learn the basics of working on the wheel — from centering clay to throwing simple shapes like cylinders.
Week 3: Trimming & Finishing: Shape up your pots with trimming, add foot rings, and explore finishing touches to refine your work.
Week 4: Working with Curves: Move beyond straight walls into bowls and other rounded forms, and start playing with shape and style.
Weeks 5–6: Practice & Throwing Bigger: Build confidence through practice and push yourself to throw larger pieces.
Week 7: Handles & Surface Design: Add handles to your forms and experiment with decoration techniques to make your pieces unique.
Week 8: Glazing: Learn different glazing methods and give your work its final layer of color and character before firing.