Curious about the pottery wheel?

This hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction for families and young creators who want to try wheel throwing together. Grab an apron, wedge some clay, and spend the session exploring the basics of centering and shaping: one of the most satisfying (and surprisingly tricky!) skills in ceramics.

The focus of this workshop is the experience rather than the finished product, so there’s no pressure to make the perfect piece, just the joy of getting your hands dirty and seeing what happens. If participants do finish a piece they’d like to keep, let instructor Claire know, and our staff will fire it in our kiln. Once the first firing has been completed (typically within 1-2 weeks).

Attendees are welcome to pick up their pieces to paint at home for a sculptural piece, or visit our Open Studio to glaze their work using one of our 10 house glazes!

Clay, glaze, and firing costs are all included in the price.
The Peoria Art Guild provides all necessary tools and materials.

Join our beginner-friendly workshop and discover the art of wheel throwing.

Here's how it works:

1. Get Started: Grab an apron and get ready to create.

2. Choose your glaze: Select from 10 different glazes to personalize your piece.

3. Start throwing: With guidance every step of the way, learn the basics of centering clay and shaping a simple form.

Students will create their own pieces based on the theme of the class. Our staff will handle glazing and firing, and the work will be ready to pick up within 2-4 weeks. Clay, glaze, and firing costs are all included in the price. The Peoria Art Guild provides all necessary tools and materials.