Thu, Oct 09
|Firebrick Pottery
Wheel Throwing Basics
Strengthen your throwing skills and refine your technique in this 4-week class. Participants also receive full studio access for extra practice between sessions.
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Firebrick Pottery, 1105 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
About the event
Wheel Throwing Basics
Thursdays, October 9th - 30th | 6:00–8:00 PM
Teacher: Alex Milhous
$185 | Includes materials, studio access, and firing services
This 4-week series is designed for beginners and/or participants with some prior wheel experience, including those looking to build on the skills introduced in our Beginner Wheel class. Through guided instruction and focused practice, participants will build confidence, improve core techniques like centering, pulling, and trimming, and explore new forms.
Instructional Session Dates:
Thursday, Oct 9th | 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, Oct 16th | 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, Oct 23th | 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, Oct 30th | 6:00-8:00pm
Your registration includes:
4 instructional sessions
24/7 studio access for the duration of the course
One 25-lb bag of clay
Storage space for clay and in-progress work
Access to a selection of studio glazes
Firing services for up to 6 finished pieces (bisque & glaze)
Age Requirement: 16+