Centered Beginnings: An Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Adult Course | Registration opens 8/6/2025 10:00 AM MDT
'Centered beginnings' is geared toward beginner students who want to learn how to work on the pottery wheel or continue to build on the skills they have already learned. This class will focus on the basic principles of throwing with the growth of technique and establishing the foundations of making good cylinders and bowls. Students will learn how to properly center, open, pull walls and shape their pots as well as learn trimming, making and attaching handles, recycle clay, glaze and decoration and a general understanding of different firing techniques will also be covered.
No prior clay experience is necessary and Lynn will get you up to speed and ready to launch your journey into wheel throwing. This class has an additional fee which covers the cost of clay used during class time, so students do not need to purchase additional clay unless they want to sign up for uninstructed open studios in which case they will need to buy a personal bag.
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. Additionally, this class has an additional fee which includes all clay that students will use during class time. If students want to participate in ceramic open studios, they will need to purchase their own bag of clay from the registration office on the 1st floor. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
- Local Ceramic supply stores:
- Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203