Saturday Wheel Throwing Class - Ages 13+
Saturdays (10am-11am & Noon-1:00pm) No Experience Needed.
Service Description
No Experience Needed. Whether you’re looking to try something new, explore a creative hobby, build your skills, or add a few pieces to your collection, this class is a great place to start. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to get a little muddy! This class includes TWO visits to the studio. Visit 1: Throwing on the Wheel During your Saturday Wheel Class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of throwing on the pottery wheel. Our instructors will demonstrate techniques and help you create two pieces of your own. Your pieces will then be bisque fired and ready for glazing one week after your class. Visit 2: Glazing Your Pieces Return the following Saturday between 10am–1pm to glaze and decorate your pottery. After glazing, your pieces will go through their final kiln firing. Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup about one week after glazing. Once fired, properly glazed pottery is food-safe and can be used and enjoyed for years to come. By appointment only, classes are limited to 6 participants. Online registration with payment is required to secure your spot. (To Schedule, click "Book Now" then click "Check Next Available" ) Pieces will be held for 30 days, after 30 days they will become property of Sarasota Clay Company. What to bring/wear: -Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty (clay is messy!) -Apron/towel -No expectations and a good attitude ready for fun! -Hair tied back for safety
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Classes are broken into 2 separate sessions: making and glazing. Glazing is a ONE HOUR session, which is included in over all price. Glazing takes place on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. If this time slot does not work for you, give us a call to schedule a time that works. Pieces must be picked up or glazed within 30 days of original make date, and will be donated or repurposed if not picked up within the 30 day time frame. Your finished glazed piece will be ready to pick up a week from the date you glazed. CANCELLATIONS Students must cancel at least 24 hours before their scheduled appointment or class to avoid a cancellation fee of 100% for the service cost. If you have an emergency and cannot make it to class, please give us a call at (941) 359-2773. In the rare event the studio has to close unexpectedly, make-up dates will be provided. FEES Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. *Prices, rates and fees are subject to change COLLECTING YOUR WORK Pieces must be picked up or glazed within 30 days of original make date. Once your pieces have been glazed; you can come pick them up! Your finished glazed piece will be ready to pick up a week from the date you glazed. Please call ahead of time to make sure your work is ready. Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become Sarasota Clay Company property. LIABILITY Sarasota Clay Company and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO Sarasota Clay Company reserves the right to take photographs and video recordings during classes, which may include students and their work. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity, without compensation to students. FINISHED WORK Every effort is made to support students in producing well-made pieces. Due to the unpredictable nature of ceramics, Sarasota Clay Company and its team cannot be held liable for outcomes like cracking, breakage, kiln mishaps, or results that differ from your expectations. *Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. **Prices, rates and fees are subject to change.
Contact Details
1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
941-359-2773
sarasotaclaycompany@gmail.com