{"product_id":"youth-pottery-class-beginner-wheel-starts-july-23rd","title":"Youth Pottery Class: Beginner Wheel - Starts July 23rd Thursdays 10am-Noon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eYouth Wheel Throwing Pottery Class (Ages 14–17)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMER POTTERY FOR YOUNG CREATORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Week Course • 2 Hours\/Week \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Thursday Mornings 10am-Noon • Small Group Class \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a creative summer activity that's hands-on, screen-free, and inspiring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis youth pottery course is designed specifically for young makers aged 14–17 who want to learn the art of pottery while exploring their creativity in a supportive and fun environment. Over six weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and create their own functional pottery pieces from clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they're completely new to pottery or have some experience, each student will be guided at their own pace. Our small class sizes allow for plenty of individual instruction while fostering a welcoming and encouraging creative community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how to center clay on the wheel, create forms such as bowls, cups, and small vessels, and finish their work through trimming and glazing. Along the way they'll build confidence, patience, problem-solving skills, and creative expression—all while getting their hands dirty and having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide all the things you'll need to make the thing: clay, tools, glazes, firing, and an experienced instructor who will guide students through every step of the process. Based on common pottery-learning experiences, a multi-week structured course gives beginners enough time to build skills and confidence while creating finished pieces they can be proud of. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–17 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 6 students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Class Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11lbs of Clay for all projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of studio tools and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing and firing of completed work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage space for work in progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual instruction and support throughout the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudents Should Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable clothes that can get messy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed-toe shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn apron (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA water bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA positive attitude and willingness to experiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Students Will Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 1: Introduction to the pottery wheel and centering clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 2: Creating cylinders and basic forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 3: Making bowls and cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 4: Trimming and refining pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 5: Exploring creativity through surface decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 6: Glazing and finishing work for firing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pottery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePottery encourages creativity, focus, and self-expression while providing a break from screens and busy schedules. 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