Adult shaping clay on a pottery wheel at SparkPreneurs

Adult Program

Pottery Wheel

Explore the creative and calming experience of pottery wheel throwing in a small, supportive class. Participants will learn essential techniques for centring clay, shaping forms, refining their work, and creating functional or decorative pottery pieces. No prior experience is required.

Choose Your Four-Session Cohort

Select one weekly time. Every card shows all four class dates before you register.

Available Pottery Wheel cohorts

What’s Included

  • All clay, tools, and class materials
  • Step-by-step instructor guidance
  • Glazing and kiln firing for one finished piece
  • Use of pottery wheels during class
  • Studio cleanup and basic finishing support

Glazing and kiln firing for one selected piece are included in the course fee. Additional pieces may be glazed and kiln-fired for an extra fee.

What You’ll Learn

  • Preparing clay
  • Centring clay on the wheel
  • Opening and shaping a form
  • Creating cylinders, bowls, or simple vessels
  • Controlling wall thickness
  • Trimming and refining
  • Basic surface decoration
  • Preparing one piece for glazing and firing
  • Safe use and care of pottery tools
  • Building confidence through practice

From Clay to Finished Piece

During the four-session course, participants will create and refine pottery on the wheel. One selected piece will be glazed and professionally kiln-fired as part of the course fee. Additional pieces can be glazed and fired for an extra fee.

Finished work is professionally kiln-fired through our ceramic firing service. Kiln firing requires additional processing time. Pickup timing for completed pieces will be shared during the course.

Reserve Your Place

Choose a cohort, complete your details, and continue to secure payment.

Your Selection

Pottery Wheel · 4 Sessions

CAD $250

Selected Cohort

Select a schedule above

Choose one weekly time and attend four consecutive sessions.

All four dates will appear here after you choose a cohort.

CAD $250

Start Your Pottery Wheel Course

Choose the weekly schedule that works for you, then build confidence on the wheel through four guided sessions.