Wheel Throwing for Beginners with Color Cocktail Factory

Get ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing! In this beginner-friendly wheel-throwing pottery class, you’ll learn how to prepare clay, center it on the wheel, and shape a small bowl. No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun!

This class focuses on the process, not perfection. You’ll leave with hands-on experience and, if you’re lucky, a small greenware piece — a fragile, decorative item you can take home the same day. If you’d like to finish and glaze your piece to make it food-safe, sign up for our follow-up “Paint Your Own Pottery” class (available 3+ days after your session).

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  Bisque firing: $5 per piece
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  Glazing: from $10 per piece

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Color Cocktail Factory, 1142 W 18th St, Chicago, IL(next to Bobijoa Korean Kitchen, across from Chicago Tattoo)
• Parking: Paid street parking only — please arrive early or use public transit/Uber.
• Late arrivals: Classes start 10 minutes after the scheduled time; no entry after 30 minutes late (reschedule fee: $15).

• Wear comfy clothes that can get messy!
• Aprons are provided (disposable aprons $1).

At Color Cocktail Factory, we believe art should be fun, accessible, and a little messy. Classes are public group sessions, so expect a lively atmosphere! If you’d prefer a more private experience, we’re happy to schedule a private lesson just for you.

No refunds or rescheduling after registration — but we promise a fun, unforgettable time on the wheel!

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1142 W 18th St, 1142 West 18th Street, Chicago, United States

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