Give the Wheel a Whirl
One time class — Intro to wheel throwing + RACK studio orientation
Ongoing: Offered most weeks Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Come get your hands dirty and join Hawthorn or Elena in exploring the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. This hour and half class will cover wedging, centering, and raising a simple pot, as well as guiding students around our space and introducing studio etiquette and workflow.
*This class is required for those who wish to become monthly members, unless you contact us for a experience-based waiver and separate orientation.
[SOLD OUT] Six wEek Beginner Throwing Class
Saturdays August 1st-Sept 5th,
10am-12pm
If you are interested in being put on the waitlist for a spot in this class in case of a cancellation, please email info@rackviroqua.com
Join Hawthorn & co as we dive deeper into the details of throwing on the potters wheel. Students will complete their own trimming and glazing, as well as learning more about studio operations. Over the course of six weeks, you will have twelve hours of hands-on experience and guided projects, with the opportunity to take home all of your work.
The cost of this class includes one 25lb loaf of clay, as well as all firing and glazing during the session.
Studio Guidelines:
Those under 14 years of age must have a guardian on the property. Guardians may participate in the workshop, but must register separately.
RACK is a working studio space with moving equipment. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes, and long hair must be tied back for your safety.
Please avoid wearing hand lotions and heavy nail polish. They may interfere with the chemistry of our clay and glaze.
Avoid wearing scented clothing or cosmetics — RACK is a fragrance-free space.
If you’re sick, stay home! We can work out a time to make up missed classes.
Accessibility: This class requires the use of moderate upper limb strength and some fine motor skills. Standard use of electric wheels involves operation of a foot pedal, but this may be adapted for those with limited leg mobility. Our bathroom is not yet ADA accessible. If you have questions about accessibility or adaptive use of the space, email us at info@rackviroqua.com
Please let us know if you will have an aide or service animal present. Aides are not considered workshop participants unless they register separately.
Please alert staff if you have a pacemaker or other electronic implanted device, as some of our equipment uses electromagnets.
Scheduling is Hard…
If you are interested in setting up a private one-time class session, contact info@rackviroqua.com.
Priority is given to groups of 2 or more.
Please note that RACK is a sober space, so while we cannot host a ‘wine and craft night,’ we welcome tea and mocktails.
Wheel throwing is most accessible for those over the age of 12 due to body mechanics, and there is a lot of fragile artwork and moving equipment in the studio, so we might not be the best option for younger kiddos.
We are happy to discuss your unique situation and ideas, though, so please reach out!