{"product_id":"thrown-and-altered-denver","title":"Thrown \u0026 Altered: Wheel + Handbuilding","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eClay, tools, glazes, firing, and open studio time are all included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePush Past the Wheel. 15 Hours of Mixed-Technique Instruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"studio-access\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Studio Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clayastudios.com\/pages\/open-pottery-studio-denver\"\u003eMore about open studio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"location\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaya\u003cbr\u003e3440 Walnut Street\u003cbr\u003eDenver, CO 80205 (RiNo Arts District)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree street parking. Near the 38th \u0026amp; Blake light rail station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"materials\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay for class and open studio practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pottery tools (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApron or towel each visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze library access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll firing included (bisque + glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen studio time for enrolled students: a three-hour session, twice a week during your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need any pottery experience?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This class is for students who already throw comfortably on the wheel. If you are new to pottery, start with Intro to Wheel Throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs clay and firing included in the price?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The price covers clay, all tools, glazes, bisque firing, glaze firing, and open studio access for the duration of your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many students are in each class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall classes for personalized instruction and plenty of wheel time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I miss a class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I get to keep what I make?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All finished pieces are yours to take home after the final firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Claya located?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205 — in the RiNo Arts District. Free street parking and close to the 38th \u0026amp; Blake light rail station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much wheel experience do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be comfortable centering clay and throwing basic forms. This class isn't about perfecting wheel technique — it's about pushing past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this more handbuilding or wheel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly wheel, with handbuilding additions and alterations. Each class blends both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cancellation\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancel \u003cstrong\u003e5 or more days before class start\u003c\/strong\u003e: a refund to your original payment method, less a $12 cancellation fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancel \u003cstrong\u003eless than 5 days before class start\u003c\/strong\u003e: full store credit toward any future class, tool, or membership. Store credit is good for 6 months from the issue date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce the class has started:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf life happens, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@clayastudios.com\"\u003einfo@clayastudios.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll work something out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-classes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Classes \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/intro-wheel-throwing-denver\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Wheel Throwing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — New to the wheel? 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