This 6 week class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing.
This class provides individual attention to beginners and then enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. This class is great for the first year of learning to throw on the wheel.
Intermediate students will have the flexibility to work independently. This is a mixed skill level class.
If you are new to FCAC, please see the campus map at the bottom of the page for studio location.
*A $25 material fee will be added to each class at the time of checkout*
Instructor: Erika Young
2025 Dates
- January 6 – February 10
- February 24 – March 31
- April 14 – May 19
- June 2 – July 7
- July 21 – August 25
- September 8 – October 13
- October 27 – December 1
2026 Dates – not yet open for registration
- January 5 – February 9
- February 23 – March 30
- April 13 – May 18
- June 1 – July 6
- July 20 – August 24
- September 7 – October 12
- October 26 – November 30
Classroom Location:
When you arrive for class please use the De Soto Street entrance to enter the FCAC parking lot. You may park anywhere in the lot that is available, but please do not block cars from exiting. There are several parking spaces along Guillemard St. if you need closer parking than available in the parking lot.
The NEW Ceramics Studio is located directly across from the existing IMPACT 100 Wheel Room (building #1) on the right side of the warehouse patio. The patio is straight ahead when entering the parking lot. Look for the double glass doors for the studio entrance to the right when you step onto the patio.
Ceramics Open Studio
Students who purchase Open Studio access are able to participate in Open Studio for the duration of the class. Open Studio access may be added to your class registration at the time of checkout.
Open Studio Times: Tuesdays 8am – 12pm, Wednesdays 5pm – 9pm, Sundays 12pm – 4pm
Notice of Kiln Firing Limitations for Ceramics Classes:
FCAC ceramics classes do not include firing outside work as part of a class.
We understand that the amount of work produced in a class can range from student to student. FCAC staff will determine higher volume production rates on a case-by-case basis.
If you are producing higher than normal volumes of work and/or specifically for the purpose of commerce, we ask that you refer to our kiln firing options:
https://www.firstcityart.org/product/weekly-firing-packages/
Although we do our best to fire work in a timely manner, FCAC cannot meet specific deadlines for firing.
