Vitality Arts: Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery 8 Week Course Winter 2025

Ages: geared for older adults ages 55+, but any adult can register
Date: Wednesdays 1/15 - 3/5
Time: 9:30am - 12pm
Cost: $190 (This class is made possible at a subsidized rate by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.)
Location: Rumriver Art Center (wheel studio suite 102)
Teacher: Glenn Allenspach

Want to try working with clay on a pottery wheel? Come join us in this 8-week class and learn all the basics of throwing clay on a wheel. This class will meet once a week and cover everything from studio etiquette to each step of making successful pots. No experience needed so don't be nervous, if you are looking to try something new this is the class for you!

Please bring a towel to wipe your hands and wear an apron/clothes you can get dirty (clay does wash out).

Part of the process in wheel throwing is basic studio etiquette. Your class time includes not only throwing, but also cleaning your wheel and surrounding floor area and clay tools that were used. Clay is messy - leave your watches and rings at home. A clean studio is a healthy studio as clay dust can build up.