Thrown & Altered: Wheel + Handbuilding
Thrown & Altered: Wheel + Handbuilding
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Clay, tools, glazes, firing, and open studio time are all included.
Push Past the Wheel. 15 Hours of Mixed-Technique Instruction
An intermediate class for students comfortable on the wheel. Throw forms, then cut, dart, stretch, and reshape them into sculptural pieces. Techniques include faceting, paddling, slicing, and combining thrown forms with handbuilt elements. By the end of 6 weeks, you'll have a portfolio of unique sculptural work that blends wheel throwing with handbuilt intention.
Open Studio Access
Your class includes open studio time for enrolled students: a three-hour session, twice a week for the length of your course. It runs on set days at monitored times with staff on hand. More about open studio.
Location
Claya
3440 Walnut Street
Denver, CO 80205 (RiNo Arts District)
Free street parking. Near the 38th & Blake light rail station.
What's Included
- Clay for class and open studio practice
- All pottery tools (provided)
- Apron or towel each visit
- Glaze library access
- All firing included (bisque + glaze)
- Open studio time for enrolled students: a three-hour session, twice a week during your course
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any pottery experience?
Yes. This class is for students who already throw comfortably on the wheel. If you are new to pottery, start with Intro to Wheel Throwing.
What should I bring?
Just yourself. Wear clothes you don't mind getting clay on. We provide everything else. Clay, tools, aprons, access to our glaze library. Show up and make.
Is clay and firing included in the price?
Yes. The price covers clay, all tools, glazes, bisque firing, glaze firing, and open studio access for the duration of your session.
How many students are in each class?
Small classes for personalized instruction and plenty of wheel time.
What if I miss a class?
Use your open studio time to catch up. We can't repeat individual sessions, but your class includes a monitored open studio session, twice a week, where you can keep working.
Do I get to keep what I make?
Yes. All finished pieces are yours to take home after the final firing.
Where is Claya located?
3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205 — in the RiNo Arts District. Free street parking and close to the 38th & Blake light rail station.
How much wheel experience do I need?
You should be comfortable centering clay and throwing basic forms. This class isn't about perfecting wheel technique — it's about pushing past it.
Is this more handbuilding or wheel?
Mostly wheel, with handbuilding additions and alterations. Each class blends both.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 5 or more days before class start: a refund to your original payment method, less a $12 cancellation fee.
Cancel less than 5 days before class start: full store credit toward any future class, tool, or membership. Store credit is good for 6 months from the issue date.
Once the class has started: no refund or store credit. That said, please still come! If you missed the first session, you're absolutely welcome to attend the remaining classes. We can easily catch you up to speed and have a lot of fun.
If life happens, email info@clayastudios.com and we'll work something out.
Related Classes & Options
- Intro to Wheel Throwing — New to the wheel? Start with the fundamentals.
- Intro to Handbuilding — Build without the wheel: pinch, coil and slab.
- Studio Membership — Your own keycode to the studio for sculptural exploration.
