Intro to Pottery Wheel

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

3213 State Route 71, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 | Ottawa

Grateful Clay
Publisher/HostGrateful Clay
Intro to Pottery Wheel
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Have you always been curious about what it is like to use a pottery wheel? Or perhaps you took a pottery class in high school and/or college and have been dying to sink your fingers back into clay ever since. Look no further! No prior experience needed for this 3-hour introduction to working on the pottery wheel. We focus on creating a relaxing and memorable experience as we slowly walk through each step of the process.
We begin by preparing the clay with a technique called wedging. This process will set us up for success once we jump onto the wheel! After preparing our clay, the instructor will provide a demonstration of the five main steps we go through when throwing a piece of pottery on the wheel. Students will then be guided step-by-step through each skill, and provided hands-on-corrections as needed.
Each student will be provided 3 balls of clay to practice with throughout the class.
Who Can Participate
Age 8 - Adult
We recommend children ages 8-11 are accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Instructor
Sharon Sarti
What's Included
3-hours of instruction
3 balls of clay to practice with during class
1 fired piece per person
Extras
Additional pots can be fired and glazed at a rate of $20/piece
Pieces can be shipped upon completion for a flat rate of $12/box.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 8 days or more in advance will be fully refunded. Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the class start date are non-refundable.
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