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WHAT TO EXPECT

A full introduction to ceramics and working with clay, this beginner pottery class in Salt Lake City covers the basics of handbuilding and wheel throwing. An experienced teacher guides you through hands-on exercises that build your skills in creating bowls and cups.

By the end of this six-week beginner ceramics class, you'll feel comfortable using the equipment, making a range of pieces, and trimming and glazing your work. You'll also finish with a small collection of finished pottery pieces to take home.

2026 Class Schedule

6-WEEK Classes

Class Curriculum

Week 1 - Introduction to Handbuilding

• Learn the fundamentals of handbuilding (pinch, coil, slab)

• Prep slabs and discuss their use and when each is appropriate

• Construct a pinch pot

• Discuss and make coils as a group

• Combine all three techniques to build a vase

Weeks 2-3 - Introduction to Wheel Throwing

• Focus on centering and getting comfortable on the wheel

• Throw cylinders to practice basic techniques

• Create bowls and cups as your final pieces

Week 4 - Project Day

• Choose how you spend your time, on the wheel or handbuilding

• Create your own unique piece based on everything you've learned

• Get personalized feedback and advice from our teachers

Week 5 - Introduction to Trimming

• Explore basic trimming techniques and finish the projects you made on the wheel

Week 6 - Introduction to Glazing

• Learn the full glaze process, including safety, dipping, painting, and underglaze application