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Pottery Lessons

Pottery Wheel Lessons: 1-8 people

Like to get your hands dirty? Curious about how to make pottery on the wheel?

Have you thrown before but need a refresher?

At Catalyst Creative Arts studio, get hands-on wheel lessons in a welcoming, friendly maker space.

No prior experience? No problem.

In a 90-minute lesson with personalized instruction, you'll learn beginner wheel skills including foundational elements like centering clay, opening, and lifting. You'll apply these techniques, throwing a few forms that you get to keep.

Your pots will be bisque-fired and ready for you to glaze on a return visit to the studio, within about 1-2 weeks. We'll fire again and let you know when they are ready for pickup.

Scratch that creative itch and come away with the satisfaction of having shaped something with your own hands!

Pottery wheel lessons are available for individuals, couples, and groups from 1 to 8 people. They are a great experience for date nights, mommy-and-me, friend groups, birthday celebrations, homeschoolers, or just you. Appropriate for anyone who wants to get a little messy, ages 10 and up.

Ready to give the pottery wheel a spin? See the events calendar to reserve your time.

Prepare for your lesson!

  • Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty with clay.
  • Trim your fingernails. nails should be no longer than the end of your fingertip.
  • Tie long hair back.
  • Relax and have fun!

Can't find a good day or time on the calendar? Please email us to schedule.

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Fri Oct 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Fri Oct 2, 2026 at 7 PM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Sat Oct 3, 2026 at 7 PM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Sun Oct 4, 2026 at 11 AM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Fri Nov 6, 2026 at 11 AM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Fri Nov 6, 2026 at 7 PM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.
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Sun Nov 8, 2026 at 10 AM

Beginner Pottery Wheel Lesson - 90 minutes

Pottery Wheel Lesson - A 90 minute lesson on the pottery wheel includes learning beginner wheel skills and making a few forms on the wheel while receiving personalized instructions. Students then return to the studio in about 2 weeks to glaze their pots. All material is provided. Please wear clothes that like to get clay on them and trim fingernails no longer than the end of the fingertip. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Lessons are for individuals or groups up to 8 people.