top of page
  • What can I expect in a typical single session?
    You can expect to have an immersive pottery experience in a relaxed and beautiful studio setting with a soothing music in the background. A quick demo will be offered which sets the tone for what to expect during your own exploration with the clay. After that, you are free to work on the wheel. The instructor will be there throughout the time, offering constructive feedbacks and corrections to help you succeed. At the end of the session, you will get to select 2 of your best pots and glazes (ceramic paints) for your pots. We will trim, glaze and fire your pots and have them ready for pickup in about 2 to 3 weeks' time.
  • How much do you charge and what does it include?
    Single Session Duration: 2 hours Cost: $80 per person Experience: Try your hand at pottery as many times as time permits during your session Take-home: Select two of your best pots and choose the glaze colors Process: We'll trim, glaze, and fire your pots, returning them to you in 3 weeks Includes: All materials, glazes, and 2 firings 5-Week Session Cost: $325 Schedule: Meet once a week for 2 hours for 5 weeks (flexible scheduling, no consecutive weeks required) Experience: Hands-on instruction, clay, glazes, and 2 firings Focus: Learn the foundation of wheel throwing, including: Throwing on the wheel Trimming and decorating your pots Finishing with glazing Take-home: Your finished, glazed pots
  • What can I expect in a 5 week class?
    Our beginner-friendly classes lay the groundwork for a creative journey with clay. You'll master essential skills in: Wheel throwing Trimming Basic glazing Through hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper understanding of clay properties, learn to create simple forms, and develop the foundational skills needed to craft functional or decorative pieces. Perfect for those new to pottery, our classes provide a supportive environment to discover the joy of working with clay. The class size is intentionally kept small to allow for personalized instruction.
  • What's the age requirement to participate in the wheel throwing class?
    Adults and kids over the age of 7 can sign up.
  • What kinds of classes do you offer?
    We offer both one-time drop-ins and regular weekly classes. From time to time we offer hand built workshops and the details will be updated on the website.
  • How to select the appropriate class?
    If you have never worked with clay before and don't want to commit to weekly classes, you could try our one time single session. If you want to learn the entire process of making pottery, then you could sign up for our weekly classes. We do blocks of 5 sessions. During this time, you will learn to throw on the wheel, trim and decorate your pots, and complete it with glazing. If you are interested to learn further, you can sign up for more classes.
  • What workshops do you offer and when are they scheduled?
    We offer 3-4 workshops throughout the year, aligned with the seasons: Spring, Fall, and Winter Workshops (Adults) These workshops focus on handbuilding techniques (off the wheel) and explore a range of projects, from decorative to functional pieces. Methods include pinching, coiling, and slab construction, tailored to the specific project. Most workshops are one-time, 2-3 hour sessions, suitable for beginners with little to no clay experience. Summer Workshop (Kids) Two sessions available: June and July Open to kids aged 7 and above 5-day camp, meeting 3 hours daily Combines wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques Kids will learn to throw and trim on the wheel and create unique handbuilt projects, including decoration
  • When can I pick up my pots after I complete my session?
    The short answer is, it takes anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks to get your pots back. If you are interested to know the entire process, please read on. Unlike many other art forms, ceramics takes time. Just to give an overview of the process involved, once the pots are made, they are left to dry and firm up a bit for a day or two. Once ready, they are trimmed and embellished (if handles need to be attached or any other finishing touches) to give a finished look. The pots are then stored away to dry slowly and evenly (to prevent cracking). Once they are completely dry to the touch (which can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on the humidity level and thickness of the pots) they go into the kiln for their first firing (also known as bisque firing) where the pots are fired to 1900 degrees. This is a slow firing and takes anywhere between 14-16 hours to reach the temperature and another 24 hours to cool down - in total about 2 days. After removing the pots, they need to be sanded for any rough edges, bottom waxed, glaze applied, and fired again to 2200 degrees. This glaze firing takes another 2 days to fire and completely cool down before your pots are ready to be unloaded and ready for pickup.
  • Is it possible that my pots don't survive the firings?
    Yes, it is possible. Pottery and ceramics can be very unpredictable during the making, drying, firing and glazing processes. For this reason, we offer NO guarantee of finished pots made in this class. We try very hard to have a successful outcome in all of our classes and workshops, but there are things beyond our control that sometimes happen. No refunds or credits will be given for any mishap or unpredictable outcome that is less than ideal. Thanks for understanding and know this is part of the ceramic process for all potters.
  • Are your studio's pottery pieces food safe?
    Safety and Care All functional pieces (meaning meant to eat or drink out of) created in our studio are: Food safe Dishwasher safe Microwave safe To ensure the longevity of your handmade pots and avoid chipping, we recommend gentle hand washing. Important Note: Dark clay pieces may heat up more quickly in the microwave, so please exercise caution when heating. By following these simple care instructions, you'll be able to enjoy your beautiful, handmade pots for years to come!
  • How to use gift cards and what it can be applied towards?
    On the gift card page, select an amount, enter the recipient's details, set when they want the card delivered, and pay. After completing checkout, you will receive an email confirmation about the purchase. Wix gift cards can be used on any services, however It's not currently possible to purchase pricing plans in Wix Bookings with Wix gift cards. During payment, click Redeem a gift card and enter their unique gift card code.
  • How to Purchase the "5-Week Session" Plan and book classes
    Go to the website menu, select "Booking," and click on "Wheel Throwing Classes." Scroll down and click the "Explore Plans" button located below the "Book Now" button. Click the "Book Now" button. Log in to your Wix account. If you don't have one, sign up to create an account. Fill in the payment form with your card and personal details, then click the "Buy Now" button to finalize your purchase. After you purchase your plan, you can use the credits to book your 5 sessions. You can book all 5 together or one at a time. You will book these sessions as single wheel throwing class under the booking page. *The 5 week plans can be redeemed only towards one person's sessions.
  • Do you offer kids classes?
    We have exclusive kids camp only during the summer months. For the rest of the year, you are welcome to sign up your child for any of our wheel throwing classes if they are over 7 years old, but there will be adults as well during the session. Our class sizes are small with a maximum of 6 participants, so your child will still be able to get plenty of help.
  • Are the one time wheel throwing prices for one person or can I bring a friend or a family member for that price?
    The prices mentioned are per person. Each person gets their own wheel and gets to try their hand as many times and take home 2 pots each. To bring a friend or family member is a suggestion so you could have a fun shared experience.
  • Do I need a reservation to come for a class?
    Yes. Our classes are by appointment only. You can make a booking on our website here (add the link). 24 hours before the class, we will send a reminder, instructions, and directions to the studio via email. Please check your email for the same.
  • Do you have classes on the weekends?
    Weekends are reserved for private group events and parties. We need a minimum of 5 people to hold a session on the weekends. Please contact us for more details.

© 2024 KNEADED EARTH

​

bottom of page