Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing – All Levels $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Learn and review the fundamentals of wheelthrowing Explore a variety of decorating materials and surface techniques Demos for beginners through more advanced skill levels (example: small 1 lb bowl and then scaling up to more than 2lbs) Work independently on individualized projects with a skilled instructor available What you will make Cups and variations Small Bowls Small Vase Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Summer 4-Week Mini Session Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 16th Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm - Begins July 20th Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 16th - $216.00 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm - Begins July 20th - $216.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Wheelthrowing – All Levels
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing I $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Basic Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping your pottery pieces Wheelthrowing preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools on the wheel Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools, and techniques Studio practices - evaluating your work and reclaiming your own clay for reuse and continued practice What you will make Cups and variations Small Bowls Small Vase Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress ceramics Sign up for 4-week classes this summer and 8-week classes this autumn! Summer 4-Week Class: Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 14th Summer 4-Week Class: Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 15th Summer 4-Week Class: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins July 20th Autumn 8-Week Class: Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 18th Autumn 8-Week Class: Weds. 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 20th Autumn 8-Week Class: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 24th Summer 4-Week Class: Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 14th - Sold Out Summer 4-Week Class: Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 15th - Sold Out Summer 4-Week Class: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins July 20th - $216.00 Autumn 8-Week Class: Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 18th - $432.00 Autumn 8-Week Class: Weds. 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 20th - $432.00 Autumn 8-Week Class: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 24th - $432.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Wheelthrowing I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing II $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Refine your wheelthrowing skills and develop your technique Making matching multiples - sketch a plan and create templates Work larger - increase the amount of clay you throw with and control wall thickness Relationship between internal and external pressure and tools Expand trimming techniques - different foot options Surface design techniques and tools Develop handles through pulling and molding techniques Kiln loading and kiln firing basics What you will make Larger bowls Small pouring vessel Set of mugs Small Plates Nested bowls Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Sign up for 4-week classes this summer and 8-week classes this autumn! Summer 4-Week Class: Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 14th Autumn 8-Week Class: Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 19th Autumn 8-Week Class: Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm - Begins August 24th Summer 4-Week Class: Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins July 14th - $216.00 Autumn 8-Week Class: Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 19th - $432.00 Autumn 8-Week Class: Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm - Begins August 24th - $432.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Wheelthrowing II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Hand & Wheel Basics $432.00 - $-432.00 What you will learn Explore the fundamentals of the pottery disciplines of wheelthrowing & handbuilding. Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping. Handbuilding foundation skills - Basic handbuilding construction techniques like coil, pinch, slab, and carving. Preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools. Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools and techniques. What you will make Small cups Small bowls Unique and functional wares Tuition includes Glaze Firing 3 hrs in-class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress Autumn 8-Week Classes Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins August 19th Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 23rd Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Begins August 24th Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins August 19th - $432.00 Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 23rd - $432.00 Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Begins August 24th - $432.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Hand & Wheel Basics
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Painting Pottery I: Slip & Glaze $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Students will learn surface design techniques using colorful slips and glazes to decorate their wheelthrown or handbuilt pieces. Painting techniques explored include: Sgraffito & Mishima Marbling & splatter Image & slip layering Using clear coats, painting with glaze & layering glazes This is an all levels class! We recommend students to have taken at least one recent wheelthrowing class if working on the wheel! What you will make Custom projects designed by you! Create test tiles & small forms for slip & glaze testing Tuition includes 5 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Autumn 4-Week Classes Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins August 20th Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins August 20th - $216.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Painting Pottery I: Slip & Glaze
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing III $432.00 - $-432.00 What you will learn Expand and control vocabulary of possible forms Throw large forms, combine and alter thrown forms Create two-part vessels with lids Throwing on the hump Alternative trimming techniques Learn glaze-making fundamentals and explore more advanced glaze and surface decoration techniques Develop a body of work from concept to realized forms What you will make Large vase Large pouring vessel Plates & Platters Complex lidded forms Custom-Chosen Projects Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs instruction each week Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 18th Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 18th - $432.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Wheelthrowing III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Painting Pottery I: Underglaze & Pigments $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Students will learn surface design techniques using bright underglazes, pigments, colorful slips & rich glazes to decorate their wheelthrown or handbuilt pieces. Painting techniques explored include: Using underglaze on bisque and greenware Layering, monotrace, underglaze decals & transfer, sgraffito, stencils, & inlay Overglaze painting with pigments and washes Painting on glaze This is an all levels class! We recommend students to have taken at least one recent wheelthrowing class if working on the wheel! What you will make Custom projects designed by you! Create test tiles & small cups and forms for underglaze testing. Tuition includes 5 lbs of clay Glaze & Underglazes Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Autumn 4-Week Classes Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins 09/17/25 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm - Begins 09/17/25 - $216.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Painting Pottery I: Underglaze & Pigments
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing: Guided Practice $216.00 - $-216.00 What you will learn Practice wheelthrowing independently and perfect your current skill level with a skilled instructor available. Access MADE Chicago's tools, materials, slips, glazes & open studio time. This is a multi-level class! We require beginner-level students to have taken at least one recent wheelthrowing class before enrolling. What you will make Choose your own projects! Tuition includes 5 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Autumn 4-Week Classes Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins September 16th Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 21st Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 23rd Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 19th Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins September 18th Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins September 20th Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins September 16th - $216.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins August 21st - $216.00 Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 23rd - $216.00 Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins August 19th - $216.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm - Begins September 18th - $216.00 Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm - Begins September 20th - $216.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted. View all details Wheelthrowing: Guided Practice