BEGINNERS WHEEL THROWING: Cup Creations

THIS CLASS IS ONE HOUR

Welcome to Cup Creations: Wheel Throwing for Beginners! This exciting and hands-on class is designed for those who are new to pottery and eager to learn the basics of wheel throwing. In this course, you'll master the essential techniques for creating a basic cylinder, which is the foundation for making beautiful cups and mugs. Our skilled instructors will guide you through each step, from centering your clay to shaping and perfecting your cylinder. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and confidence to start crafting your own unique pottery pieces. Join us and start your journey into the world of pottery! This class is to make a small greenware cylinder/ cup. It will not be food safe. Glaze and firing is not included. This class is meant to teach a new skill. Thank you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Our Wheel Throwing classes are very messy. Especially for newcomers. We highly suggest wearing clothes that you can get dirty. Or bring an oversize shirt to wear over the clothes you are currently wearing. We do provide cloth aprons as well as plastic disposable aprons, which are on sale for 1$ at check-in. We accept cash app, Zelle or cash.

2. If you would like to have your own bucket to wash your hands of clay. Please feel free to bring a small plastic container. Otherwise, we do have public wash bins and individual sinks with soap and water after using the public wash to remove the clay from your hands. Most people do not have an issue with this. However, please feel free to bring your own bucket if you do.

3. Apparently, Google maps has been leading people to the old location. Our new studio is right next to Bobijoa Korean Kitchen. And across the street from Chicago Tattoo.

Please go to our new location located at 1142 W 18th St., Chicago Illinois.

Please leave with enough time to find parking. parking in Chicago can be very difficult.

We do not provide parking.

Parking is all paid street parking and can be limited. We highly suggest using public transportation, Being prepared to park and walk a couple blocks, Or use an Uber. Our classes start 10 minutes after the prepared time. And we will not take walk-ins that are late 30 minutes or more. There is a rescheduled fee of $15 per ticket if you are late and if you would like to transfer to a different class at another time. Thank you for your understanding. We want to ensure that everyone gets the amount of class time that they are paying for and taking walk-ins after 30 minutes is not productive for anyone.

The glazing process for ceramic classes

When you make your piece you will be sent home with it. You can bring a small box for your creation or we will send you back with a small plate to carry your piece on. We do not guarantee boxes will be available. If you leave your piece with us we will paint your piece and fire it for you. It will be ready for pick up three weeks after you leave it with us. We will NOT call you to let you know when it’s done. It will be done after three weeks and you can stop by during studio hours for pick u

Lastly, we do not have coat racks. Everything you bring will have to either be hung on the back of your seat or place under your chair we will not provide tables for storage.