Learn How To Throw Clay On Pottery's Wheel
Making clay forms on a potter's wheel is a soothing and relaxing art activity.
LEARN ALL ABOUT HOW TO THROW ON A POTTER'S WHEEL IN 90-MINUTES POTTERY MAKING CLASSES
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Pottery for Fun is a 90-minute fun class for learning Pottery. It's ideal for friends, family, and date nights living in Everett, Seattle, Lynnwood, Bothell, and surrounding areas. In this session, you will learn how to sit and throw clay on a potter's wheel. Step-by-step instructions and all tools will be given. It's a fun and creative way to spend time together and learn a new skill. In the end, you can participate in painting ceramic creations with your creative hands to give your pottery creation an artistic look.
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No prior experience is necessary. You must be at least 50 inches tall to operate the pottery wheels. Children are welcome, but they must be accompanied by an adult guardian all the time inside the studio.
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Yes, kids ages 8+ and at least 50 inches tall to operate the pottery wheels are welcome.
Children ages 8-12 participating in pottery or glass art classes must be accompanied by an adult or parent throughout the class.
Parents or adults participating accompanied by children are responsible for the following:
1- Helping your child for setting up
2- Helping your child to clean the wheels after the class is over.
3- Sit next to your child and help your child as the instructor gives the instructions.
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1) The Wheel-throwing pottery class begins with an introduction.
2) Each participant will get clay, a wheel, and tools.
3) Step-by-step demonstration and guidance through various techniques and hand-building skills.
4) Pottery wheel cleaning.
5) At the end, you can walk out with your raw ceramic creations or opt for bisque-firing and glazing, a step we strongly recommend. Bisque-firing at $10 or Glaze / ceramic painting and pottery firing at $35
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Of course! For those who can't pick up their pottery creations, we provide hand delivery services in the greater Seattle area in the State of Washington, encompassing the City of Everett, Bothell, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Redmond, Marysville, University of Washington, and the Puget Sound region. Outside these areas, we use USPS and third-party shipping services to facilitate delivery anywhere in the USA.
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Bring your creative hands of the artistic team, family, and friends together at our studio. To make it private for your group, select a date from our schedule to reserve a maximum of 12 seats. If you have more than 12 members or you can't find a specific date/time for your private experience, please get in touch with us at studio@feelatistic.org
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1) Scroll this page down to select a Date/Time from the schedule.
2) Select the number of attendees
3) Click View selection
4) If you have a prepaid voucher or promotional redemption code? Enter your code in the "Add a discount code" field. (Hint: Add a discount field underneath the total cost of tickets.)
5) Click "Book Now" and follow the on-screen instructions for your reservation for the wheel-throwing classes.
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Q: Can I bring kids to the pottery session?
A: Kids are welcome to operate the pottery wheel and work with clay if they are 8+ and 50 inches tall. An Adult member of the family must accompany the kids.
Q: How much time do I need for the glazing?
A: It depends. Most people take 15 to 30 minutes to complete the glazing process.Q: Do we have to fire our ceramic creations?
Firing and glazing are optional, and you don't have to.
Q: Does the studio provide glazing and firing services, and how much does it cost?
Yes, we provide Bisque (Firing) and Glazing (Painting), but these are optional services not included in your purchase. We also offer a kiln shelf. You can take a raw creation home without firing or glazing or ask the instructor in the class for these services. The studio charges $10 for the firing and $30 for the Glazing & Firing schedule.
Q: Can you deliver my creations to my location, or do I have to pick them up?
For those who need help picking up their creations, we offer hand delivery services in the City of Seattle, Everett, Bothell, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Redmond, Marysville, and Puget Sound areas . For locations outside these areas, we use USPS and third-party shipping services to deliver your creations anywhere in the USA.Q: How much does hand delivery or shipping cost?
A: Depending upon the size of your creation, most of the delivery costs $30 anywhere in the USA. You can also have another piece in the same shipment for an additional $8.Q: What are some standard pottery-making techniques?
A: Some pottery-making techniques you’ll learn are - centering clay, throwing on a potter's wheel, wedging clay, identifying depth, pulling clay, and decorating your creations.Q: What to wear for a pottery session?
1) Casual clothing is the best for studio activity. Clay comes out of fabric without much effort, but we always suggest wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
2) Avoid wearing shoes and sandals with prominent hills.
3) Clip your fingernails for the best experience.
Q: Any Prerequisites?
A: Passion and a smile on your face.
Pottery making allows you to express your creativity in a functional way. You can create unique pieces of pottery that reflect your personal style and vision. The process of creating pottery also helps focus your attention and clear your mind. It is a meditative and calming activity that can help reduce stress and promote mindfulness. Moreover, creating a piece of pottery from start to finish can be a satisfying and rewarding experience. Looking at the finished piece and knowing that you made it with your own hands can provide a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Pottery classes provide a structured learning environment that will help improve your skills gradually over time. As you progress, you will be able to take on more complex projects and techniques. So, keep practicing and experimenting with different shapes and techniques, and you'll soon be able to create beautiful pottery!
Our 90-Minutes of Pottery Fun is an ideal journey for those who have never taken wheel-throwing lessons before. People who have taken beginning pottery lessons or a private class in the past and would like a refresher lesson can also join.