Intro to Wheel Throwing

Wednesday, Aug 5th - Aug 26th, 6:00-9:00pm. Instruction will include students’ skills in the areas of general properties of clay, throwing on the wheel and glazing. The objective is not to make pieces to take home, rather allowing you to get your hands dirty and feel what it's like! No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. (an introduction class is a prerequisite for instructional open studio)


Instructor's name
Missy Hitch: Missy Hitch a lifetime resident of Stillwater, but more recently a resident to the prairie arts pottery studio. Missy started her clay/pottery journey right here at the prairie arts center. She is interested in learning and expanding her knowledge for all things clay from other potters, so that she can bring those skills into the studio.

Course type
4 weeks; class meets once a week for 3 hours (12 hours of instructional time)

Class time
Wednesday, Aug 5th - Aug 26th, 6:00-9:00pm
* The instructor will be wearing a mask and participants are required to wear one too.

Tuition
$110 members; $135 non-members

Ages
16 years old and up

Supplies included
The course fee includes 10lb bag of clay, use of basic tools on loan during class time, paints and/or glazes, and firing.

To RSVP please fill out our registration form here or call us at 405-744-1535.