Beginning Wheel Throwing - 8-Week Course
at ClearWater Ceramics Center:
DATES: Tuesdays, January 6 – February 24; register by January 2*
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by January 2
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class Session (01/06/2026). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff, please call*, and a staff person may be able to help, if the class is not filled; or put you on a wait list for a future class. Future Class Sessions listed below at bottom.
AGES: 16 & up
FEE: $200.00 per session ($256.00 non-resident)
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
DATES: Tuesday Evenings, January 6 – February 24, 2026; register by January 2
ENROLLMENT LIMITS: Min 6; Max 10.
Additional Upcoming Courses of this Class (Registration opens 01/01/26):
March 3 – April 28; register by February 27 (No class March 10)
May 5 – June 23; register by May 1
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Beginning Wheel Throwing at ClearWater Ceramics Center
Designed for those who are new to the pottery wheel or looking to revisit the fundamentals. Whether it’s your first time touching clay or you’re building confidence in your basic skills, this course will guide you through the foundational techniques of centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing.
Throughout the 8-week session, students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of guided project prompts that align with their interests and goals.
Focus Areas - You’re welcome to focus on one area or explore multiple prompts throughout the course:
Small Sets: Practice repetition and consistency by making sets of mugs, planters, or vases. A great option for those who enjoy functional wares and want to explore form variations within a theme.
Decorative Focus: Learn how to create visually engaging pieces by incorporating intentional form and surface decoration. Ideal for those who want to add a personal or creative touch to their functional work.
Foundations First: Concentrate on the core mechanics of wheel throwing—centering, pulling, shaping, and trimming. This path is perfect for students who want to build a strong technical base before moving on to more complex forms.
Each class includes step-by-step instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and time for practice during Open Studio hours. You’ll finish the course with a collection of your own glazed and finished pieces, along with a solid foundation for continuing your pottery journey.
Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, or other Parks & Recs Centers; online via https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog (click ‘Arts’ and then ‘Ceramics Center’); OR over the phone.
*If you need help, call either the Parks & Rec Dept at (704) 920-5600, OR ClearWater Ceramics Office at (704) 920-6604 (Voicemails will get callbacks).
*You must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Parks & Recreation department 🏃🧑🦽🏋️ … Your account can then be used for all future registrations for any ClearWater Arts program or Event Rental, and/ or any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization which also uses the Civic Rec Platform. To register for our programs, please be sure you are viewing the City of Concord, NC Civic Rec platform.)
