Learn wheelthrowing in an engaging eight-week course at Black Hound Clay Studio. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this class fosters skill, creativity, and confidence in pottery-making.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 weeks
Fitness Level
No specific fitness level needed, but good hand-eye coordination helps
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History
Black Hound Clay Studio has been serving the Louisville art community for over a decade, fostering local talent.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes sustainable practices by using eco-friendly clay and recycling excess materials.
Black Hound Clay Studio West
Learn wheelthrowing in an engaging eight-week course at Black Hound Clay Studio. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this class fosters skill, creativity, and confidence in pottery-making.
Black Hound Clay Studio West is a ceramics studio offering a broad schedule of pottery classes, workshops, open studio sessions, summer art camps, and members-only events. The studio presents structured multi-week series such as Wheelthrowing 101 and Wheelthrowing 102, short-format workshops like Make Your Own Holiday Mug and One Day Wheel Workshop, and skill-focused courses including Handbuilt Tableware for Beginners and Intermediate Handbuilding options.
Classes emphasize hands-on instruction in wheelthrowing, slab and coil handbuilding, surface decoration, glazing, and functional tableware. Several class listings note small, supportive settings and instructor-led guidance; named instructors appear in class descriptions, including Frankie Iadarola, Corinna Cowles, and Caroline Hayes-Charuk. The studio also runs open studio sessions for students, member-focused demos and refreshers (kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder), and bookable private workshops.
Seasonal programming includes Mid-Summer Open Studio Sessions and Black Hound West Summer Art Camp sessions scheduled for August 2025. Multiple offerings show waitlist status for popular time slots, indicating high demand. Membership-only entries provide additional hands-on opportunities and technical demos.
Black Hound Clay Studio West’s program mix supports beginners through intermediate students, offering repeatable class sequences and specialty workshops for makers seeking practical skills, creative play, and finished functional work. The studio lists explicit class names, waitlist entries, and member events to help prospective students find a right-fit experience.
Experiences Offered
38
Classes, workshops, camps, and member events
Members Events
6
Kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder demos
Summer Camps
2 (2025)
August 2025 camp sessions listed
Waitlist Entries
10
Several popular classes show waitlists
Search wheelthrowing, handbuilding, workshops, summer camps, and members sessions; reserve a spot or join waitlists for in-demand classes and private workshops.
Arrive early to set up
Get familiar with the studio equipment before class begins for a smoother experience.
Wear old clothes
Clay can be messy—dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on techniques and tips that resonate with your learning style.
Schedule time for practice
Additional practice outside class helps reinforce skills and perfect your pieces.
Old T-shirt or apron
Protects your clothes from clay splatters during class.
Sketchbook or notebook
Helpful for jotting down notes and techniques.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your creative session.
Comfortable, washable clothes
Ensure easy cleanup and freedom of movement.