Wheel Throwing & Clay Hand-Building
Try a spin at the wheel and see what all the fun is about!
An instructor will help you step through the process. This is a truly a “Let’s try something new” type of experience. If you haven’t done it before or you haven’t done it since high school or college you come to the right place!
All we ask you to bring is an open mind and understand the potter’s wheel is a developed skill. This session will expose you to the experience and give you a keep sake to remember the experience by.
“I find that clay has a special grounding and healing power, and whenever we are at the wheel, the clay helps bring us into the present moment, and assists us in calming our mind to focus on the power of the wheel.” – Renee, owner.
- 1 hour
- Walk-ins? If available. We strongly encourage making a reservation.
- Ages 10+, no experience necessary – (Children must be able to reach the pedal, listen to directions, and work their hands at the same time)
- $50 (bowls) – One hour at the wheel and 1 piece (1 pound). We normally make 2 pieces – keeping both pieces is optional. It’s $10 more to keep both pieces.
Click Reserve A Wheel to reserve your wheel.
See the Important Info tab above for helpful information before you register or visit.
- 30-Day Policy: If a piece is not picked up or painted within 30 days after texted pick-up ready notice, TDBA reserves the right to donate, sell, or repurpose the piece.
Welcome for TDBA students that have taken a multi-week class.
- 1 – 2 hours
- Walk-ins? No
- Up to 2 hours.
- $10 per pound of clay kept (includes glazing; minimum of $10 per piece)
- Other requirements: You must use our clay. You will wedge the clay and prepare it. Pieces are liable to exploding and cracking; no refunds or re-dos for cracked or exploded pieces.
- Has to have taken one of our long wheel throwing classes.
Contact Us to reserve your wheel.
See the Important Info tab above for helpful information before you register or visit.
- 30-Day Policy: If a piece is not picked up or painted within 30 days after texted pick-up ready notice, TDBA reserves the right to donate, sell, or repurpose the piece.
Have you always wanted to try the potter’s wheel, but never had the chance? Or, have you done it in the past and want to get back into it?
Take one of our classes instructed by TDBA staff! We’ll help you the whole way so you’ll know exactly what to do to have some fun.
Our single classes focus on one aspect of throwing so that you can improve your skills.
Our multi-week classes focus on the fundamentals and give you more time to learn and grasp each step, making your understanding of throwing as a whole more well-rounded!
- 2 hours / session, multiple sessions
- Pre-register online, in-person, or over the phone
- Ages 10+, no experience required (age and experience might differ per class
* CHECK OUR CALENDER for upcoming and current multi-week classes!
Click Sign up for a Class to register your spot in class.
See the Important Info tab above for helpful information before you register or visit.
- 30-Day Policy: If a piece is not picked up or painted within 30 days after texted pick-up ready notice, TDBA reserves the right to donate, sell, or repurpose the piece.
Learn how to hand-sculpt clay and play around!
We’ll give you all the tools and tips you need to make something that’ll last forever! You’ll pick your table and we’ll run through the process with you, then you build!
- Walk-ins? Yes
- All ages, no experience necessary
- $25 for your first pound of clay. Split 1 pound of clay for 2 people for $30.
- Requires firing to keep (ready for pick-up in 7-10 days).
Click Reserve A Table to reserve your table.
See the Important Info tab above for helpful information before you register or visit.
- 30-Day Policy: If a piece is not picked up or painted within 30 days after texted pick-up ready notice, TDBA reserves the right to donate, sell, or repurpose the piece.
Before you arrive:
- Please wear close-toe shoes.
- Please tie back long hair.
- Please don’t wear rings, bracelets and long necklaces, or be prepared to remove them before the session.
- Please wear clothing that you can get messy in, and refrain from excessively loose and flowing clothing.
- Please know, the longer your fingernails, the more challenging it is (don’t let that stop you, though!).
- TDB will provide aprons and tools to be used in the studio.
Other Info:
- Timeline: Thrown pieces require 2 firings after being created. Wait-time for pick-ups is as follows:
– 1st firing, 7-14 days (for clay). 2nd firing, 5-7 days (for glaze). - TDBA does not store unfinished pieces.
- 30-Day Policy: If a piece is not picked up or painted within 30 days after texted pick-up ready notice, TDBA reserves the right to donate, sell, or repurpose the piece.