April 13 @ 1:30 pm – June 8 @ 4:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing: Stoneware (All Levels)
Mondays April 13 to June 8, 2026
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
For ages 18+
Are you new to the pottery wheel or want a refresher? This class is a great place to start (or restart).
Learning to throw on the wheel takes time, patience, and practice. Each week, focus on a core skill or simple project like centering clay, pulling walls, and making basic forms. Brand new students can build confidence step by step, while returning students can fine-tune technique and push your skills a little further. Instruction is flexible and adapted to your skill level so everyone can move at their own pace in a supportive, low-pressure studio environment. This 8-week does not require any prior experience.
This class includes a 10kg bag of stoneware clay, and access to glazes and underglazes. Additional bags of clay can be purchased for $35 each.
Class dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8
No class May 18
Class Outline:
- Week 1: Introductions and discussion of goals
Overview of understanding form, pottery tools and wedging
Demo on centering and pulling consistent walls - Week 2: Review of centering
Introduction to form while creating bowls and cylinders - Week 3: Introduction to trimming work from previous weeks
- Week 4: Surface decoration and glazing
- Week 5: Demo on creating mugs and handles
- Week 6: Demo on created vases
Recap on trimming
Last day of throwing on the wheel - Week 7: Completing and refining work
- Week 8: Final glazing
Important Information:
- Please ensure the course you choose works with your schedule. For any withdrawals, a non-refundable fee of $50 fee per course will be charged, regardless of the reason for withdrawal. Withdrawals will not be accepted for any reason within 10 business days prior to the program start date or after the program has begun.
- Using the pottery wheel may cause serious injury to a person who has a pacemaker. Consult a physician before use.
- By signing up for this class, participants are committing to abide by the Museum’s Code of Conduct, Ticketing Policy, and Studio Policy.
Gardiner Friends, please log in to access your discount and front-of-the-line access. Gardiner Friends may only purchase adult clay classes at the discounted rate for membership card holders.
Instructor
Audrey Mah
Audrey Mah is a contemporary ceramic artist living and working in Toronto. She studied visual arts with an interest in Sculpture/Ceramics at the University of Waterloo, and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. Audrey continued her ceramic arts education at the Ontario College of Art. While there, she was awarded a scholarship which included a residency at the Instituto Allende in Mexico. Audrey’s work has been exhibited locally and internationally. She is inspired by the contrast in geometric and organic forms, as well as ergonomic and practical forms of dishware.
