Clay Wheel Class
Clay wheel classes that work with your schedule
Those rigid 5-week sessions? We broke up with them.
Introducing our newĀ Flexible Clay Wheel Workshop Packsāsame expert guidance, more freedom, and cheaper glazing (when booked during glazing times). Itās clay, your way.
No more trying to schedule make up classes or losing $ from missing a class! Reschedule yourself online, anytime up to 1 hour before class.
*Glazing time is booked separately. It is not included in the throwing part of the class. Please book your glazing here.
š Choose from a Single Class or 5-Pack of Classes or sign up for the 5 week class!
Hereās how the clay wheel workshops work:
šļø Buy a 5-pack online
š Non-members:Ā $199 (was $240)
š Members:Ā $135 (sign in for your rate)
ā Use credits to book any wheel timeāthrowing, trimming, or glazing
šÆ Share with a friend or family member
š Reschedule yourself online, anytime up to 1 hour before class
Clay Wheel Workshop Timeline (1.5 Hour Class)
Arrive Early & Get Settled (First 15 Minutes)
Please arrive 5 minutes earlyāā° I will arrive on time start right on time! Youāll be welcomed in and introduced to the wonderful world of wheel throwing. Instructors will walk you through the basics, show you the tools, and explain just enough to make you feel readyāor at least confident enough to dive in with solid āletās wing itā energy.
Hands-On Creating Time (Next 60 Minutes)
This is your time to get messy, center some clay, and make your masterpiece. Itās chill, creative, and surprisingly emotionalādonāt be shocked if your slightly wobbly bowl suddenly feels like your new best friend.
Instructors = Your Clay Guardians
Throughout class, our instructors float around like friendly art fairies š§āāļøš§āāļøāoffering tips, answering questions, and stepping in if you need a hand.
Already done this before? Just say, āI got this,ā and weāll leave you to vibe in peace.
The Grand Finale (Final 15 Minutes)
As we wind down, weāll guide everyone through the clean-up processādonāt worry, itās quick and communal. Then itās time to make the big decision: which of your creations are keepers? You can choose up to 2 pieces to keep (included in the class price).
The rest? If something didnāt quite turn out how you imagined (hey, it happens!), weāll lovingly recycle it back into future clay magic. No pressureājust progress.
After Class: Your Pieceās Next Chapter
Your pottery stays with us to dry, be fired, and prepped for glazing. Then youāll return to add colour and personality during your glaze session. For now, you leave knowing you made something realāway better than scrolling through someone elseās weekend. š
The Magic Number: 14 šŖ
Wondering about next steps? Just remember 14:
āļø When can I book my glazing?
Answer: 14 days.
āļø When can I pick up my art after glazing?
Answer: after 14 days {unless we call you with some not so great news about cracking, mild explosions or kiln errors we need to deal with (all a natural part of a potter's life) in which cases we will give you a new timeline}
Just remember 14 - got it? šŖ
ā ļø The Rules & What You Need to Do ā ļø What Customers Agree to on Website ā ļø
Raise your right hand and sayā¦
ā° I will arrive on time.
More than 10 mins late? We may need to rescheduleāor you'll have to rush. Neither is fun, so please be on time š
š I will listen to the 15-minute demo.
Talking over the instructor = not cool. Youāll have plenty of time to catch up once we start creatingādeal? š¤
š I understand this is for fun.
4cats is fun, affordable, and all about enjoying the process. No grades, no pressureājust a joyful way to make art part of your life. This isnāt a college-level course (and we think thatās a good thing) š
š I understand things donāt always work out.
Even if your piece makes it through the wheel-throwing stage, itās not guaranteed to survive the kiln journey. Clay can crack, warp, lose a piece, orāon rare occasionsāgo full drama and explode. There are lots of reasons this can happen, and itās all a normal (and valuable!) part of the pottery process. Every potter has been thereāitās how we learn.
š Getting Ready for a Hands-On Experience
Throwing on the clay wheel is a tactile, hands-on activityāand long fingernails can make it trickier. Itās not impossible (there are workarounds!), but it does put you in āhard mode,ā which can be frustrating for beginners. If you're new to the wheel, consider trimming your nails beforehand to make the experience a bit easier and more enjoyable.
š§ Iāve read the policies ā and Iāll email if I have questions.
Our hands are usually full (literally), so email is the best way to get clear answers. Plus, itās hard to answer questions when weāre elbow-deep in clay.
š¦ I know pickup is Sat & Sun, 2ā6pm.
Unless itās a long weekend or staff breakāweāll always update the calendar and send a note if things shift šļø
š Iāll dress for mess.
We donāt have apronsāso wear something you wonāt cry over if it gets painty, clay-y, or glazed. You may be working with clay but it's an art studio with paint and other mediums and other people around you working. Accidents happen.
š I know things donāt always go as planned.
Sometimes we cancel for weather or staff illness. No refunds, but weāll credit or reschedule ā promise!
šÆ Iāll make sure my crew knows the rules, too.
Bringing friends or family? I'll fill them in ā no surprises, no confusion, just good vibes all around.
š§± Clay Workshop Promises
Because clay is fragile (and sneaky)
š I promise not to add tiny bits.
Theyāre cute, but they crack. Long ears, spiky tails, and delicate extras rarely surviveāand seeing them broken is the worst š¢
š Iāll keep my hands off other peopleās art.
Please donāt touch the art shelves or display demosātheyāre for eyes only. Every piece deserves a safe trip through the studio.
š Iāll scratch, slip, and stick it like I mean it.
Just pressing clay together wonāt cut it. Scratch + slip = staying power (and less heartbreak later).
š§± Iāll make clay thick & smooth.
Weāre not bossyājust good clay coaches. Your piece needs to be thick enough to survive the kiln. Too thin? Itāll crack. Too sharp? It might cut. Smooth + sturdy = success.
āØ Communication + Mindset
Weāre here to helpābut we need your help, too.
šŖ Iāll speak up if Iām stuck.
Weāre always checking in, but if you need help, donāt waitāraise a hand and weāll be right there āØ
š Iām making art, not perfection.
Every piece is a step forwardāeven the weird ones. Itās all part of the journey āØ
š« š§ I wonāt sneak into the wrong age group.
Adults-only means 16+. Other grown-ups came for quiet vibes and no tiny voicesābut donāt worry, weāve got family sessions for that! š
š§ Iāll supervise my kids during the workshop.
In family workshops, grown-ups stay, tooāto help, supervise, and create together. No observers, pleaseāeveryone is a paid participant, whether you're making your own project or sharing one with your child.
š I know the clay wheel takes practice.
Wheel throwing can be tricky at firstācentering, shaping, and keeping things upright isnāt easy right away. Itās totally normal to feel challenged. Be patient with yourself and remember: no one becomes a potter in a single session. Youāre learning something awesome (and messy), and thatās the real win. āØ
Skip the stress. Keep the clay. Letās make something.
Warning:Ā May cause spontaneous creativity, newfound confidence, and an odd desire to tell people
āIām a potter now.ā
Clay Wheel & Glazing Details
How do the clay wheel classes work?
Each person receives up to 800g of clay for throwing.
Each person throws up to 2 bowls. The second bowl must be started at least 20 minutes before the end of your booked time. $10 per piece for any additional pieces kept.
This is the building part of the class. Glazing should be booked at another date.
At most studios we throw on table top wheels.
Same power. Same clay. Just a little higher up.
Our tabletop, professional pottery wheels are electric, pro-grade, and perfect for throwing mugs, bowls, and all your future ceramic masterpieces. You sit in a regular chair at table heightāor stand, if thatās more your vibe. No need to perch on a stool or straddle anything. Just find your comfort zone, center your clay, and get into the flow.
Less pressure on your knees and back, more energy for your creativity. All the messy, satisfying fun of wheel throwingāwith a setup that works for you.
Yes, they spin just as fast.
Yes, theyāre great for beginners and seasoned potters.
Yes, youāll still leave covered in clay (in a good way).
How much time do I have to create my piece?
You have 1.5 hours per class for creating your clay artworks and make up to 1-2 pieces per class. If you have extra time, you can any extras made at a rate of $10 per piece. Price does not include glazing.
When can I do the glazing for my piece?
Return to the studio at another date to add beautiful glazes. Glazing should be booked separately.
Glazing time can be booked 14 days later {unless we call you with some not so great news about cracking, mild explosions or kiln errors we need to deal with (all a natural part of a potter's life) in which cases we will give you a new timeline}
You can glaze up to a maximum of 2 pieces during your glazing booking.
Book glazing here.
When can I pick up my artwork?
After 14 days {unless we call you with some not so great news about cracking, mild explosions or kiln errors we need to deal with (all a natural part of a potter's life) in which cases we will give you a new timeline} Art work is held for 60 days after this. Art pick up is Saturday & Sunday from 2 to 6pm. Please check your studio page to make sure we are open before.
How do I become a member?
Have more questions?
Please check out our FAQ section.
