Wheel throwing （4 course classes ）

OOTB Art Studio – 4-Class Pottery Course (Wheel + Hand-Building)

Duration: 4 classes (2 hours each)
Location: 145 Royal Crest Court, Unit 31, Toronto, ON
Take home: 5–8 finished pieces (bisque fired + glazed + final fired)

What’s Included

• 5kg (enough for 5–8 pieces across the course)

• Full hands-on access to studio wheels and hand-building space, plus all tools

• Bisque firing for your completed work

• Colour glaze + clear glaze applied and fired so you take home finished pieces

• All materials, aprons, and instructor guidance included—just bring yourself

Optional extra clay: $10 per kg, including firing and glazing for that extra clay amount.

Course Flow & What to Expect

Class 1 — Welcome + Foundations

• Studio orientation, safety, and setup

• Wheel basics (centering + cylinders) and/or hand-building fundamentals

• Goal: start your first 1–2 pieces

Class 2 — Building Forms

• Bowls, cups, plates, and form development (wheel or hand-building)

• Shaping, thickness control, and troubleshooting

• Goal: add 1–2 more pieces

Class 3 — Trimming + Handles + Surface Design

• Trimming demo and guided trimming time (as pieces reach leather-hard)

• Handles, attachments, textures, and simple decoration techniques

• Goal: refine work and complete remaining pieces

Class 4 — Finishing + Glaze Planning

• Final touch-ups, smoothing, stamping, and course wrap-up

• Glaze guidance: colour selection, glaze outcomes, and firing process

• You will leave your work with us for firing and glazing

Firing & Pick-Up

• After the course, pieces are bisque fired, then glazed, then final fired

• Pick-up is typically 2–3 weeks after the last class, depending on kiln schedule

• You will receive an email when your pieces are ready

• Uncollected items after 30 days may be discarded or recycled

• Shipping available starting at $6

Why Join This Course

• Ideal for beginners and returning makers who want structured progression

• Learn both skills and confidence over four sessions (instead of rushing in one)

• Leave with 5–8 finished pieces you can actually use or gift

• Friendly studio environment with clear guidance and full equipment access

Additional Details & Policies

• Wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting a bit of clay on (aprons provided)

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Studio access is for class time; please arrive 5–10 minutes early

• To cancel or reschedule, contact contact@ootb.ca

• Photography is welcome; please be respectful of others and minimize disruption