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Wheel Throwing Intensive

Unleash your creativity at a renowned ceramic studio for an immersive week of learning and hands-on experience. Perfect for beginners and intermediate students looking to master their skills, this program will guide you through the fundamentals and allow you to challenge yourself with new shapes and sizes. Don't miss this chance to create unique pottery pieces in an outdoor heated studio.

  • Beginner
  • 14 and older
  • $500
  • 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions
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  • Tue, Apr 30 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Thu, May 02 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Tue, May 07 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Thu, May 09 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Thu, May 16 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
Notes Glazing: Tuesday May 16, from 7:15 - 10:15 PM
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  • Mon, May 13 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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  • Wed, May 15 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Thu, May 16 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Thu, May 23 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Notes Glazing: Thursday May 23, 10 AM - 1 PM
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  • Mon, May 13 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Wed, May 15 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Mon, May 20 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Wed, May 22 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
  • Wed, Jun 05 at 7:15pm - 10:15pm
Notes Glazing: Wednesday June 5, from 7:15 - 10:15 PM
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this pottery wheel class:

Clay Camp but for teens and adults!

This 15 hours program is the perfect way for beginners and intermediate level potters to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel, in a short time period.

  • Evening Wheel Throwing Intensive will meet twice a week for 2 weeks
  • Daytime Wheel Throwing Intensive will meet 4 times in one week or twice a week for 2 weeks.
An additional 3 hours glazing workshop will be provided, to allow participants to glaze their creations.

This Intensive week long focuses on basic wheel throwing techniques. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of throwing while more advanced students will review their techniques and target their difficulties while challenging themselves with new shapes and sizes. The glazing class will meet one week, to a few weeks later.

What's Included

  • Brown or/and white house clay, firings, and glazes.
  • Specialty clay bodies are available for sale at Choplet Ceramic Studio.
What to bring

  • Participants should bring their own tool kit, apron and towel to each class.
  • Supplies can be bought at Choplet Ceramic Studio.
  • For evening classes during the winter, we suggest you wear a hat and a sweater when the weather is cold.

Refund Policy

One Day Wheel Classes:

  • No Refund. 3 months valid credit if cancellation is made in writing to CourseHorse 6 business days prior to the class.
  • Please note, a class can only be rescheduled once, and 6 business days advanced notice is required.
  • Classes and/or Workshops booked less than a week prior to the start of the program are final sale; there will be no refunds or rescheduling available.
  • There will be a $10 rebooking charged for each registration that is rescheduled.

7 or 8 Week Class Session:

  • $125 deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be refunded for cancellations made in writing to CourseHorse no later than 8 business days prior to the start of the 7 or 8 week session. No refunds available thereafter.
  • In the event CDC guidelines change before or during the course of the session and/or a studio shut down occurs, the class will transition to online instruction. Due to the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses, we will be unable to provide refunds or credits, even though online classes may not provide the same instruction than in person instruction.
  • Please make sure you only register if you are comfortable with this policy.

Wheel Throwing Intensive:

  • $280 will be refunded for cancellation made in writing 6 business days prior the start of the Wheel Throwing Intensive session. No refund or credit will be available after that.
  • There is no make up class available for the wheel throwing class portion of these workshops, but the glazing class can be made up in a different session as long as absence notice was given in writing the week prior.

Clay Camp:

  • $160 deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be refunded for cancellations made in writing to CourseHorse no later than 8 business days prior to the start of the camp.
  • No refund or credit will be issued for missed classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Choplet Ceramic Studio (459)

(4.6-star rating across 459 reviews)
  • Wheel Throwing Intensive

    Anonymous review on 10/31/2022
    I really loved the energy of the instructor, how kind and knowledgeable she clearly was and the facilities of the class. I did miss having some sort of structure to the class: I had never done pottery before and felt that the class might not have been for me, because we went over the basics very quickly and didn't have a lot of structure. Overall, it was a fun experience but I would not recommend for beginners.
  • Wheel Throwing Intensive

    Reviewed by Pauline T. on 11/2/2018
    I took this course with a few others, but there were not enough participants to have an instructor full-time however Choplet accommodated our needs with studio hours. This was perfect because we were trained on technique while the instructor was there and then had time to practice our skills. I was impressed with how much a beginner like me could overcome a learning curve to make decentt pottery in just a few days.
  • Wheel Throwing Intensive

    Anonymous review on 10/7/2018
    It was great because we had plenty of time to throw and were guided as needed and could answer lots of questions but also strange because not the same teacher each session so loss of continuity and very crowded for glazing.
  • Wheel Throwing Intensive

    Reviewed by Heather B. on 11/22/2017
    The class I bought ended up getting canceled due to a lack of interest, but Choplet was very flexible about letting my choose another. Biada was great! I learned a lot in the short time and was really happy with how my pottery came out. It was cool to take the class outside during the summer.
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    Reviewed by Star K. on 11/9/2023
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    Reviewed by Runa A. on 9/18/2018
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    Reviewed by Kelly S. on 6/30/2017
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    Reviewed by Adriana S. on 9/22/2016
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students' reviews on the Wheel Throwing Intensive class were overwhelmingly positive. Some students enjoyed the energy and knowledge of the instructors, appreciating the ample time given to throw and create pieces. Several students noted that they were able to learn a lot in a short amount of time and create pottery they were happy with, especially when they had the chance to practice their skills outside of instructor hours. The studio was commended for its flexibility in arranging alternative learning options when classes were canceled. 1. "I really loved the energy of the instructor, how kind and knowledgeable she clearly was, and the facilities of the class." 2. "It was great because we had plenty of time to throw and were guided as needed and could answer lots of questions..." 3. "I learned a lot in the short time and was really happy with how my pottery came out. It was cool to take the class outside during the summer."

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Questions & Answers (7)

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Question from Nicole G.
The schedule says there are 5 sessions for the course, but when I expand the schedule there are only 2 sessions listed. What are all the dates/times fr the sessions starting 2/28?
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Question from Anonymous
Hello- I am interested in the course starting June 20th but can't attend the June 30th timing. Would I be able to swap for one of the classes the week of Jun 27th from 7:15-10:15pm?
Answer from Jenny T. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
There is no makeup class available for the wheel throwing class portion of those workshops, but the glazing class can be made up in a different session as long as absence notice was given in writing the week prior. Hope this answers your question!
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Question from Amanda M.
Which days of the week is this? If you pick Tuesday, is the other one Thursday? Friday? Are they back to back?
Answer from Jenny T. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
In the schedule grid above, if you click the pick bar under the date that says "this course contains multiple sessions" you'll see the exact dates and times each multi-session course.
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Question from Anonymous
If I sign up now, but the class is canceled due to low enrollment, can I get a refund?
Answer from Jenny T. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Absolutely.
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Are tools and firings included in the price?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Firing is included, tools are not. You can purchase a tool kit for $15 on the first day of the session if you do not already have one.
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Question from Paula B.
Hello, any chance this class could be offered on a weekend in the future? I live 1.5 hrs north of NYC and have to drive in. Thanks!
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Beza! This class is only available on weekdays. The school is the one giving us the schedule and there's no update when they will offer this class on weekends. You can also check this class they are offering on weekends. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/art/pottery/pottery-wheel-throwing-weekend
Answer from Paula B.
Wonderful! Thank you! I see they have only one seat left. I'll save it next since I'd like to take my daughter with me.
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Question from Marlee S.
Can I make up a class if I have to miss one?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hello, Marlee! There is no makeup class available for the wheel throwing class portion of those workshops, but the glazing class can be made up in a different session as long as absence notice was given in writing the week prior. Hope this answers your question!
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