Wheelthrowing 102 in Philadelphia: Advance Your Pottery Skills at Black Hound Studio

At Black Hound Studio in Philadelphia, Wheelthrowing 102: Monday Evenings builds on basics and turns clay into functional tableware. Located at 715 South 50th Street in West Philadelphia, this eight-week, instructor-led course meets Monday evenings from 6–9 pm (September 21–November 9). Instructor Isaac Scott guides a small group—up to 10 students—through wheel-centered techniques with all instruction, tools, glazes, firing and 25 pounds of clay included. The classroom is intimate and hands-on: a row of pottery wheels, a kiln room humming in the background, shelves lined with bisqued and glazed pieces. Key features include the throwing wheel, trimming tools, and the studio kiln, plus one open studio session included per class. The course focuses on shaping functional ware—plates, bowls, mugs—so expect to learn centering, pulling walls, trimming, and basic glazing. The material experience of working with clay and the studio’s tactile environment are the attractions; the course suits people ready to trade theory for thumb-and-finger practice. Why book this with Black Hound? The studio’s class is a focused next step after beginner workshops, designed for students committed to improving technique in a supportive group setting. With only ten spots and a waitlist option, you get more individualized attention than large community-school offerings. The instructor, Isaac Scott, is listed by name and leads the sessions, and the meeting point is stated precisely as 715 South 50th Street for easy navigation. Practical notes: the Monday evening schedule makes this a great weekday creative outlet for locals or visitors staying in Philadelphia neighborhoods like University City. The class is wheelchair accessible and accepts participants 16 and older. Expect to wear clothes you don’t mind getting clay on; the studio supplies tools, glazes, firing, and clay, and additional clay is available through the studio’s website. The waitlist is for Wheelthrowing 102 and joining it does not guarantee a spot nor obligate you to enroll if it opens; Black Hound Studio will contact waitlisted students. For questions or to confirm accessibility needs email [email protected]. The 25 pounds of clay included is generous for practice and projects, and students wanting extra clay can buy more on studio website. One free open-studio session gives you extra time to refine pieces outside class hours. This offering sits within Philadelphia’s dynamic craft scene where small studios and cooperative spaces support makership and hands-on learning. Whether you’re polishing throwing technique or aiming to finish a first set of mugs, Wheelthrowing 102 combines a compact curriculum, studio resources, and personal coaching. If you’re traveling to the city and want a grounded, productive evening that ends with real, fired work you can take home, put your name on the waitlist and be ready to step up to the wheel when a spot opens.