Intro to : Pottery Wheel In-Person
Register for a one hour pottery wheel lesson and instruction makerspace procedures for ceramics. If you are new to the pottery wheel, this hour will include a one-to-one beginner instruction lesson that on wedging, centering and pulling clay on the wheel. In addition to practicing the core skills of throwing on the wheel, we will show you our procedures for recycling clay, and maintaining a clean workspace after using the wheel. Understanding these procedures is crucial for protecting the makerspace equipment from excess dust.
To get you started, we will provide you with two pounds of clay as part of the lesson. Additional clay can be purchased at a cost of $5 per pound. Along with the clay, we also offer an assortment of Amaco underglazes, glazes, firings, and access to ceramic tools—all included in the lesson.
Pottery can take multiple visits to complete if you wish to trim the bottom and apply a glaze after the bisque firing.
After this lesson you will be certified allowing you to register on-line to use the pottery wheel during Makerspace Open hours.
Please click on the link below to chose an appointment time
Please bring an old towel with you to the lesson to cover your lap and legs and wipe your hands on. Be prepared to get clay on your clothes and shoes!
Related LibGuide: Ceramics at Hunterdon County Library by Sandy Janosik
- Date:
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Headquarters Makerspace - Pottery Wheel Appointments
- Location:
- Headquarters Library
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Makerspace Training