4-Day Wheel Throwing Course - Thursday Mornings

Learn the basics of throwing clay on a potter’s wheel in this four-part course for all skill levels! Join teaching artist Tara Weber inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center to learn how to center clay, pull cylinders, trim, and glaze. Each week’s class will focus on a new step of the process, including throwing, trimming, and glazing. Students will finish the course with an understanding of all the steps required to create a fully functional ceramic piece. Every student will have their artwork fired in our kiln by our kiln technician.
This is a four-part course that will be taught on four consecutive Thursdays: August 6, August 13, August 20 & August 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please allow 4–5 weeks for your work to be completed. Our Kiln Tech, Jynell Dimalanta, will reach out via email to schedule your pickup.
This class is for ages 16 and over. The cost of class is $185 per person. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The course will be held inside the Cole Creativity Center located at 123 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA. Free parking is available directly behind the building and students may enter through the front or back door.
All 3-week courses include two hours of free practice time each week during the duration of your class. Practice times are held on Wednesdays & Fridays and must be scheduled and approved by Jynell our Kiln Technician. This resource is available to current students only and space is granted on a first come, first serve basis.
Questions? Please call the Museum at (805) 525-5554 ext. 104 or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
*Please note: Long nails can make working with clay frustrating. We recommend trimming your nails down before attending class. Clay is also very messy, so please dress in clothing you don’t mind getting stained and covered in clay. You are welcome to bring an apron and towel/rag for wiping your hands throughout the process. Long hair must be pulled back as a safety precaution.