Pottery: Intro to Wheel Throwing

Overview

Dig into the process of creating pieces on the wheel from start to finish! The first four sessions will focus on wheel skills such as centering, pulling and trimming clay to create bowls and more. The final session will focus on glazing. No experience necessary. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six. What to wear: Closed toed shoes for safety and clothes you do not mind getting messy!

Class sessions are Sundays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 10, 2026, from 4-5:30 PM. Register for the first session and jump into these series of classes!

• Instructor: Jane Mertens
• Ages: 14+
• Tuition: $140 (Current Stew Makerspace members receive a 10% discount; students receive a 25% discount; use code STUDENT25) 

Address & Contact

For more information, contact:

• Grinnell Area Arts Council
• (641) 236-3203
• info@grinnellarts.org