Wheelthrowing 101: Monday Mornings
Overview
Activity details
This class takes place at Black Hound Clay Studio South: 1701 Federal Street, South Philadelphia.
Instructor: Lauren Rider
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
Installment Payment Plan
If you select an installment payment plan when checking out, your card will be automatically charged on the dates below.
** If you register between March 29 and April 11, 2025:
First installment payment of 33%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 33%: April 25, 2025
Third installment payment of 33%: May 23, 2025
** If you register between April 12 and May 9, 2025:
First installment payment of 50%: upon registration
Second installment payment of 50%: May 23, 2025
** If you register after May 10, 2025, you must pay in full.**
What's included
All instruction, tools, glazes, firing and 25 pounds of clay are included in the price of tuition. Additional clay can be purchased on our website. One free open studio is included with every class.
FAQs
Please read our "What to Know" Guide for BHCS classes before your first class meeting.
Please email south@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
Cancellations
Last minute cancellations are difficult to fill, so please confirm your schedule before committing to a class.
Because of this, we cannot offer refunds 7 days or less in advance of the first class meeting. There will be no exceptions made to this policy.
Refunds for classes requested before the above 7 day window are subject to a 10% administrative fee of the total class price. You can request a refund via email at South@blackhoundclay.com.
If you miss a class we encourage you to use your free Open Studio to make the work time. Attending a different night of class to make up for the class you missed is not permitted. No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes.
If withdrawing from a class due to a documented injury or illness, prorated class credit will be issued. Please email South@blackhoundclay.com with class registration requests.
Should a class not fill sufficiently to run, we may cancel it up to 3 days prior to the first class session. In the case of a cancelled or underfilled class, you will receive a full refund.