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  Wheel Throwing  

Wheel Workshops

Wheel workshops are designed for beginners and no clay experience is required. Instructor will demonstrate and guide students through the basics of a starter project. 
 

  • Student will be provided enough clay to create 2 pieces.
    (We cannot guarantee that each attendee will complete two projects.)

  • Length of Workshop: approx. 1 hour

  • Recommended age: 16+

  • Cost: $35+tax

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Note: Projects created on the wheel will depend upon individual skill level. 
Long finger nails may effect quality of project.

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Checkout upcoming Workshops & Classes here.

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Beginner Wheel Class

If you have tried a Wheel Workshop and are interested in learning more about Wheel Throwing, the next step is to try a class. Instructor will cover more in depth pottery wheel techniques. 

 

  • Student will be provided enough clay to create 2 pieces.

  • More projects can be tried and if you would like to keep any there will be a $5 fee per piece.

  • Length of Class: approx. 2 hours

  • Recommended age: 16+

  • Cost: $50+tax

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Note: Projects created on the wheel will depend upon individual skill level. 
Long finger nails may effect quality of project.

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Contact studio today 630-273-2119 about scheduling your class.

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Pottery Wheel Rental

After completion of our Beginner Wheel Class, students may be eligible for Wheel Rental.
Sign up to use our wheels anytime there is not a scheduled workshop. 

Students will have access to our clay tools and will be responsible for wheel clean up.

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  • $12 per hour Wheel Rental

  • $20 for a block of 12 1/2 lbs of clay includes bisque firing

  • Glaze firing will range depending on size of piece ($5-$10)

  • Recommended ages 16+

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Contact studio at 630-273-2119 to schedule your Wheel Rental today!

AGE RANGE

Generally, skill comes with time and practice no matter the age.

• 16+ years with instructor
(Once skilled, Wheel Rental

options may be available)

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TIME COMMITMENT

It all depends on your design and inspiration. But many pieces take about an 1.5-2 hours to create, while your more detailed ones can take 3-4+ hours.

Plan on another 1.5-2 hours for glazing during open studio hours. 

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ESTIMATED COST

Workshops

range from $25 to $75

(Private lessons available upon request). 

 

Materials Fee

All materials included
(Clay & Tools)

Studio Fee applies when returning to glaze

Specialty Glazes • add $2 each

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FINISHED PIECE

Drying and Fired to Bisque

Your masterpiece will be fired to bisque and a ready to glaze with in 10-14 days.

 

Glaze Fired

Your piece will be ready for pick-up within 5 to 7 business days, unless we tell you otherwise at time of creation.

CHECK OUT SOME WHEEL-THROWN ART!
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