Intro to the Wheel
For beginners, this 8-week Introduction class covers the basics of wheel-thrown, functional work. You will learn to master the cylinder, the gateway form to cups, bowls, and vases. The class includes techniques for trimming, glazing, and decorating your pots, with attention directed to improving skills in design and function. Included: 20 pounds of studio clay, 20 pounds of free firing, use of studio tools, and access to the studio during the Open Studio hours. Call 585-271-5183 for additional information.
Call 585-271-5183 or use the form below to register. Learn about membership.
Dates:
January 11th - March 14th, 2026
Cost:
Members: $365, Nonmembers: $395
Session 1: January 11 - March 1 with Kai Lemis
Online Registration - 6 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun | Jan 11 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Sun | Jan 18 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Sun | Jan 25 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Sun | Feb 01 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Sun | Feb 08 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Sun | Feb 15 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Sun | Feb 22 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Sun | Mar 01 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 2: January 14 - March 4 with Susan Toomey
Online Registration - 8 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue | Jan 13 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Tue | Jan 20 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Tue | Jan 27 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Tue | Feb 03 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Tue | Feb 10 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Tue | Feb 17 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Tue | Feb 24 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Tue | Mar 03 | 9:30-12:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 3: January 14 - March 4 with Sydney Maas
Online Registration - 6 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed | Jan 14 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Wed | Jan 21 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Wed | Jan 28 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Wed | Feb 04 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Wed | Feb 11 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Wed | Feb 18 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Wed | Feb 25 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Wed | Mar 04 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 4: January 13 - March 3 with Katie Gookin
Online Registration - 2 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed | Jan 14 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Wed | Jan 21 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Wed | Jan 28 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Wed | Feb 04 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Wed | Feb 11 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Wed | Feb 18 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Wed | Feb 25 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Wed | Mar 04 | 3-6PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 5: January 16 - March 6 with Jacob Dambra
Online Registration - 6 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri | Jan 16 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Fri | Jan 23 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Fri | Jan 30 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Fri | Feb 06 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Fri | Feb 13 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Fri | Feb 20 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Fri | Feb 27 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Fri | Mar 06 | 6:30-9:30PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 6: January 17 - March 14 (skips Feb 21 for the Chili Cookoff) with Christina Rhodes
Online Registration - No spots left.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat | Jan 17 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Sat | Jan 24 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Sat | Jan 31 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Sat | Feb 07 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Sat | Feb 14 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Sat | Feb 28 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Sat | Mar 07 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Sat | Mar 14 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |