201 A. Beginning Wheel Throwing
Class - Ceramics | Registration opens 8/11/2026 9:00 AM EDT
This is an introductory class for those who are interested in learning the techniques of wheel throwing. Related glazing and surface decoration techniques will also be covered. Students with some experience can refine their throwing skills while exploring new forms and design possibilities.
Ages: 16+
A $35 material fee for the first 25 pounds of stoneware clay will be added at time of checkout.
- This class meets a total of 9 times.
In addition to class instruction, the tuition includes related glazes, firings, and access to open studio hours (open studio hours are subject to change).
- A $35 material fee for the first 25 pounds of stoneware clay will be added at time of checkout. Porcelain clay excluded.
For your first class, you will need the following:- 1 old towel and/or apron
- 1 4-quart container for holding water
- 2-3 artist paint brushes size small to medium
- 1 pottery tool kit (available for purchase on the first day of class for $25)
Steven Parker
Steven Parker is a potter born and raised in North Carolina. He studied history, religious studies, and ceramics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After college, he apprenticed with Daniel Johnston and completed a short-term apprenticeship with Mark Hewitt. Now based in Greensboro, Steven teaches classes at the Art Alliance and does production work for various potteries in the Seagrove area. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, painting, and tending his garden.