Move beyond basic centering and refine your forms in Wheelthrowing 102 at Black Hound Clay Studio South. This eight-week Tuesday evening course (waitlist) offers hands-on correction from instructor Marley Massey Parsons and an intimate studio setting in South Philadelphia.
Move beyond basic centering and refine your forms in Wheelthrowing 102 at Black Hound Clay Studio South. This eight-week Tuesday evening course (waitlist) offers hands-on correction from instructor Marley Massey Parsons and an intimate studio setting in South Philadelphia.
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Operated by Black Hound Clay Studio South · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
moderate.
3 hours per session; 8 weeks total.
Light physical activity—seated work with upper-body strength for wedging and throwing; good hand coordination helps
Joining the waitlist means the class is full; Black Hound Clay Studio South will contact you if a spot opens but joining does not guarantee enrollment.
The class minimum age is 16; contact [email protected] for questions about minors or exemptions.
The studio provides wheels and basic tools; confirm any clay or firing fees with the studio when you book.
Wheelthrowing 102 assumes basic centering ability—students who’ve completed an introductory class or have equivalent experience will benefit most.
Late arrivals should quietly set up; because the class builds on progressive practice, frequent lateness can limit learning but instructors will help you catch up when possible.
The studio will reach out to the contact information you provide on the waitlist; follow up via [email protected] if you have timing constraints.
Black Hound Clay Studio South occupies a South Philadelphia space where light industry and warehouse buildings have been repurposed into artist studios and shops, reflecting the neighborhood’s maker-oriented evolution.
Ask about clay recycling and glaze materials; minimizing scrap and choosing low-VOC glazes reduce waste and kiln-related environmental impacts.
Black Hound Clay Studio South is a community-focused ceramics studio offering wheelthrowing, handbuilding, glazing, and open studio opportunities. The studio presents a structured curriculum alongside one-day workshops and members-only resources, with offerings that include Wheelthrowing 101, Wheelthrowing 102, Intermediate Wheelthrowing, Intermediate Handbuilding, and specialty workshops like ceramic sculpture and tile carving. Classes are taught by named instructors listed in course descriptions — including Sara Gallo, Veronica Mehl, Madeline Rothman, Isaac, and visiting instructor Jill Allen — and range from beginner Wheelthrowing 101 courses to intermediate-level sessions and focused surface design classes. Several Wheelthrowing 101 listings reference an eight-week format, while other options include single-session workshops such as Make Your Own Tile and One Day Wheel Workshop. The studio supports members with dedicated classes and orientations, including Kiln Orientation, Members Glaze Refresh, and Members Reclaim Refresh, as well as open studio time for students focused on wheelthrowing or handbuilding and glazing. Multiple offerings show active waitlists for in-demand classes, indicating consistent enrollment. Black Hound Clay Studio South appears in class listings tied to South Philadelphia experiences and emphasizes hands-on instruction, small-class environments, and opportunities for creative practice and skill progression.
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