Mondays, 6 classes

3pm – 6pm

Skill Level: All Levels

Offered for:

Fall Session 1: (Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21)

Fall Session 2: (Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9)

Please note that there is NO CLASS or OPEN STUDIO during make up week (weeks of September 2 and December 16)

Learn the basics of how to throw a piece from start to finish. In this course, we will refine our skills as we discuss form and function. I will demonstrate how to throw different kinds of pieces as well as teaching different decorating techniques.

Purchase clay prior to your first class by calling 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 Please note that we are open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

249 – Buff colored stoneware. Smooth enough to throw on the potter’s wheel, but strong enough to withstand most hand-building techniques. Can be fired from Cone 6 to Cone 10. 

Speckled Brownstone – Made by Highwater Clays. Fires to a light brown in color with small black specs. Great for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

Brooklyn Red – Rich dark red colored clay. Contains grog that makes it exceptionally strong for sculpting or throwing large vessels. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

240 White – Made by Standard clay. Very smooth, plastic throwing body that fires to Cone 6.

Held at the Morean Center for Clay

420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Purchasing a gift for someone? Consider a gift card! Call us at 727-821-7162 x2311 or drop in during business hours!

Non-Members: $250

Members: $200

Please note that there is NO CLASS or OPEN STUDIO during make up week (weeks of October 28 and December 16) unless confirmed by your instructor.

Tuition Refund Policy: Full refund or credit will be issued for any class cancelled by the Morean Arts Center. A $25 processing fee is deducted for all other student refund requests. No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of class.