Throwing 2: Skill Refinement

$400 Per Person — Ages 18 and up

Ages 16–18 may participate with prior approval. Please contact info@taoofclay.com for more information.

Throwing 2 is designed for students who are ready to refine their foundational wheel-throwing skills and take on more complex forms.

Building on the principles introduced in Intro to Throwing, this course offers step-by-step instruction in creating bottles with narrow necks, pitchers with pulled spouts, and larger open forms like bowls and plates.

Through focused demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to throw with greater control and intention, troubleshoot common issues, and start integrating your techniques across a range of forms. We’ll also continue to develop trimming and glazing skills, exploring how finishing techniques can elevate your work.

A unique feature of this course is the continued integration of mindfulness into the ceramic process. You’ll be invited to deepen your connection to the wheel and your body, approaching each step of the process with curiosity, presence, and attention to flow.

By the end of the course, students will have expanded their repertoire of forms and built more fluency and confidence at the wheel—ready to move forward in their throwing journey.

Level: Intermediate Beginner 

Prerequisite Note: This course is intended for students who have completed an introductory wheel throwing class. Participants should be comfortable centering at least 2 lbs of clay and throwing a 6” tall cylinder.

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Tools & Materials: We provide clay, glaze, sponges, buckets, and a limited number of bats for students in this class. Throwing and trimming tools are not provided—please bring your own. We recommend a needle tool, wooden knife, your favorite throwing ribs, and trimming tools. A selection of our favorite tools are also available for purchase in our on-site shop.

Firing: The class fee includes firing for up to 5 pieces. Additional pieces may be fired at our standard rate of $3/lb.

Studio Access: As a student, you’ll have access to the studio outside of class hours to practice and develop your skills further!

Student Practice Open Hours:

• Tuesdays: 6–9 PM
  
• Wednesdays: 10 AM–2 PM
• Fridays: 6–9 PM
• Sundays: 1–5 PM

*Please note: The studio is occasionally closed for events. Be sure to check our studio calendar online for any updates or closures affecting open hours.

We reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.

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Cancellation Policy:

• Cancel more than 14 days in advance for a full refund.
• Cancel between 7–14 days in advance for a 50% refund.
• Cancellations within 7 days of the class start date are non-refundable.

Missed Classes:

We do not offer refunds or make-up classes. If you need to miss a class, our staff will do their best to help you catch up during the next session or open studio hours.

Questions? Email info@taoofclay.com.