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:
September 8th - November 9th, 2026
Cost:
Members: $365, Nonmembers: $395
Session 1: Sept 8 - Oct 27 with Haley York
Online Registration - 5 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
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| 1 | Tue | Sep 08 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Tue | Sep 15 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Tue | Sep 22 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Tue | Sep 29 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Tue | Oct 06 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Tue | Oct 13 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Tue | Oct 20 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Tue | Oct 27 | 10-1PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 2: Sept 13 - Nov 8 (skips Oct 11 for the Pottery Invitational)l) with Christina Rhodes
Online Registration - 2 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
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| 1 | Sun | Sep 13 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Sun | Sep 20 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Sun | Sep 27 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Sun | Oct 04 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Sun | Oct 18 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Sun | Oct 25 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Sun | Nov 01 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Sun | Nov 08 | 9-12PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 3: Sept 13 - Nov 8 (skips Oct 11 for the Pottery Invitational) with Kai Lemis
Online Registration - 1 spot left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
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| 1 | Sun | Sep 13 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Sun | Sep 20 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Sun | Sep 27 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Sun | Oct 04 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Sun | Oct 18 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Sun | Oct 25 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Sun | Nov 01 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Sun | Nov 08 | 1-4PM | Ceramics Studio |
Session 4: Sept 14 - Nov 9 (ski[s Oct 12 for Indigenous People's Day) with Pir Rothenberg
Online Registration - 9 spots left
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | |
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| 1 | Mon | Sep 14 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 2 | Mon | Sep 21 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 3 | Mon | Sep 28 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 4 | Mon | Oct 05 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 5 | Mon | Oct 19 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 6 | Mon | Oct 26 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 7 | Mon | Nov 02 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |
| 8 | Mon | Nov 09 | 6-9PM | Ceramics Studio |