easy
2–3 hours
No special physical fitness required, just comfortable clothes and patience.
Discover the art of handbuilding in a friendly studio setting with Black Hound Clay Studio. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a creative outlet with lasting memories.
Join Corinna Cowles at Black Hound Clay Studio for a hands-on experience in creating your own unique tableware! Over this engaging class, you'll master slab and coil building techniques while personalizing plates, cups, and bowls. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere and unleash your creativity in this memorable pottery journey.
Instructor: Frankie Iadarola
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight-week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
All instruction, tools, glazes, firing and 25 pounds of clay is included in the price of tuition. Additional clay can be purchased on our website.
Please read our "What to Know" Guide for BHCS classes prior to your first class meeting.
Please email west@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
If you select an installment payment plan when checking out, you will pay a 1/3 deposit upon registration for class. The 2nd payment will be deducted using your credit card on file on Friday, August 16 and your third payment will be deducted on Friday, September 13. Class must be paid in full to attend.
Wear old clothes or an apron to protect your clothing from clay splashes.
Getting there a few minutes early helps you settle in and set up your workspace.
Instructors are happy to share tips and guidance for better results.
Help keep the studio tidy by cleaning your tools after class.
Black Hound Clay Studio has been a part of West's arts scene for over a decade, fostering local creativity and sustainable art practices.
The studio emphasizes sustainability by recycling clay and using eco-friendly glazes to minimize environmental impact.
Protect your clothing from clay and glaze splashes during the class.
Use to wipe hands and clean tools as needed.
Stay hydrated during the creative process.
Jot down notes or ideas for future projects.