New studio special! Only $375 for our early 2026 class!
Join us for an 8-week long, beginner-friendly, all-inclusive wheel-throwing course at Meld. We'll cover all the basics to get you started — from a lump of clay in a bag through to a finished piece you can eat off of, drink out of, admire, use daily, and enjoy for years to come.
Each class participant will receive 25 pounds of a smooth-throwing clay, 2.5 hours of instructional time per week, a built-in make-up day at the end of the session (because life happens), and all the tools, glaze, and firings needed to create and finish your pieces end-to-end. Folks are typically able to finish 8-12 pieces per course, depending on the size of the pieces.
Our series classes run small, with a maximum of 5 participants to 1 instructor, to ensure that each student receives personalized instruction, advice, and guidance specifically geared toward your personal needs and areas of improvement. Our goal is to build your foundational techniques and your confidence at the same time, so that you can continue to practice and grow in what is often a very humbling craft!
Come as you are. We recognize that different brains and different bodies come with unique strengths and limitations, and we'll work with you to find techniques that work for your mind and your body. Pottery is for all bodies and we're proud of our vibrant and supportive community. Hate has no place in our studio.
Schedule
This class will meet from 5pm - 8pm on the following dates. Instruction time will begin at 5pm and end at 7:30pm, and guided clean up will occur from 7:30pm - 8pm.
If Sundays don't work for you, don't worry! We'll be rotating to other weeknights throughout the year. Get on our class notifications list or follow us on Instagram to hear about upcoming class schedules.
Class Dates
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Make-up Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Topics
- Wedging
- Wheel-throwing foundations
- Creating tumblers, mugs, and bowls
- Trimming a foot ring
- Forming and attaching handles
- Glazing foundations
On the final day of throwing, students have the option of trying a stretch goal. Some options include: increasing the amount of clay, a new form such as a plate, or a narrow-necked form such as a bud vase.
