six week wheel throwing classes
Experience
In our beginner level classes we will cover all of the basics you need to get started making on the wheel- whether you have minimal experience or have never touched clay before!
We offer some classes that are open to all skill levels. This class is completely beginner friendly, so no previous ceramics experience is required. If you are someone with experience who wants to build more confidence in the basics while also learning new methods and techniques, this class is for you!
Location
Class will take place in our studio located within Asch Building at 825 Studewood St, Houston TX.
Pricing
This class is $595 total for six class sessions and an additional twelve hours of independent studio time. This class will also be longer than our private lessons at three hours, so everyone will have plenty of practice time on the wheel! This will be a small group of 9 students, so you can still expect individual attention and guidance during each session. This price also includes all materials, clay, glazes, tools, and firing. You just need to bring your willingness to learn!
Classes must be paid for in full in advance to reserve your spot.
materials
All materials are included in the price of this class. We provide four different types of clay (white stoneware, brown stoneware, speckled stoneware or porcelain), all the tools you might need, aprons, and 33 different glaze colors. Feel free to bring your own tools if you want something specific. If you are interested in bringing your own clay or glaze feel free to discuss with your instructor.
rescheduling/cancellation
We will not be able to accommodate makeup classes if you are unable to attend one of the six times this class is offered. Please confirm that you are able to attend each week before signing up- missed classes will not be refunded. You may receive a refund for the class if notice is given at least seven days before the start of the first session. Refunds will not be given for missed classes once the six week session has started.
Twelve hours of open studio time will be available to all students to work and practice on the wheel outside of your scheduled class time.
General Info & Class Structure
Whether you are an experienced ceramicist or have never touched clay before, this is your opportunity to get some invaluable time on the pottery wheel! We have six-week classes open to all skill levels. This will be a small group of nine students, so you can expect individual attention during each session so that you can hone your skills no matter your skill level.
Each class will begin with a demonstration of a different wheel throwing technique. Over the course of six weeks, we will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, surface decoration, and glazing. More advanced wheel throwing techniques will be covered by request. There will be time each week for wheel throwing demonstration requests, so if you are interested in learning how to make something specific feel free to request a demo of how to make it.
Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas of personal projects to pursue, but your instructor will demonstrate different pieces that can be made on the wheel if you need some inspiration! You will learn a new technique each class but it will be your choice to incorporate it into the pieces you make. Each student will have the freedom to make whatever they want during their class time. Each class will consist of a roughly 20 minute demo followed by two and a half hours of open format, guided working time on the wheel.
Classes will now include twelve hours of open studio time during the course of your class. Mastering wheel throwing is all about repetition and practice! This open studio time can be used any time during studio hours (9am-9pm) seven days a week to practice on the wheel or spend some extra time working on your pieces outside of class.
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Monica
Monica has been practicing ceramics since 2020, and teaching wheel throwing classes at Four Circle since 2023. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture at the University of Houston.
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Jerzy
Jerzy immigrated to the U.S. from Poland at the age of thirteen, and went on to graduate from UT San Antonio with his B.F.A in Ceramics. He specialized in wheel throwing and sculptural work, in addition to glaze chemistry and alternative firing methods such as wood firing, raku, and pit firing.
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Sabine
Sabine has been practicing ceramics since 2007, as well as teaching wheel throwing lessons around the Houston area for several years. She has been very involved with the ceramics program at the Glassell School of Art, working there as a studio technician and taking classes since 2014.
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Zoë
Zoë is a practicing ceramicist, painter and jewelry artist, and has been teaching high school ceramics and jewelry courses since 2024. She graduated with her BFA from the University of Houston Clear Lake.
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Chloe
Chloe has been teaching wheel throwing classes at Four Circle since April of 2024. Her enthusiasm and passion for teaching and sharing her love of ceramics has made her a favorite instructor here at the studio!
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Naomi
Naomi Choi grew up in NYC and landed in Houston by way of her former career as a university professor of political philosophy. Naomi credits her deepening yoga practice for giving her the courage to pursue the ceramic arts and yoga full-time. In any given week you can find her teaching yoga at The Space Between, Obsidian Flow, and ceramics here at Four Circle Studio and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston.