Immersive Art Classes
for Beginners and
Advanced Students

Classes at Gasper Arts Center are for both beginner and advanced students who wish to experience art at a level that is both comfortable to them as well as enjoyable.

Beginner classes

will focus on the basic techniques of the medium and let beginners move at a comfortable pace while they become familiar with the materials. Whether you have just dabbled in the arts or have never done anything art related, we have knowledgeable teachers here at Gasper Arts Center to help guide you.

Advanced classes

will focus on more advanced techniques and proficiency as well as diving deeper into concepts and narratives. Thoughts on design and composition will be introduced as well as encouragement to try new styles and range of materials. 

4-Week Pottery Wheel Beginner Class

includes: (4) 2 hour class sessions, 25 lbs. of clay, studio time, firing and glazing, 1 additional week, for wrap up studio time.

In this class you will learn more in-depth of each stage of wheel throwing pottery. The classes will take place once a week over four weeks.

During each class, you will learn and practice various techniques for throwing clay on a wheel, such as centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing. Our skilled instructors will provide hands-on instruction and feedback to help you improve your skills and create your own personal pieces of pottery.

 Throughout the 4 weeks, you will have the opportunity to learn different shapes, sizes, and techniques of pottery, to develop your own unique style.

 By the end of the class session, you will have completed several finished pieces of pottery, which you can take home with you to enjoy. Whether you're interested in pottery as a hobby or as a career, this class will give you the core foundation you need to continue exploring this exciting art form.

Class Schedule:

  • Week 1: Centering clay on the wheel

  • Week 2: Throwing forms

  • Week 3: Trimming, surface decoration and attaching handles

  • Week 4: Glazing and decoration

  • Week 5: Wrap-up of final work and additional studio time for glazing

Class Includes:

  • 4 classes (2 hours each)

  • 25 lbs of clay

  • Studio practice time (5 weeks total)

  • Firings and studio glazes

We look forward to helping you create beautiful pottery and explore your creativity!