Hand and Wheel Fusion Workshop
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single registration for adults of all skill levels.
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Spin & Sculpt: A Wheel + Handbuilding Fusion Class
In this 3-hour immersive workshop, you’ll get your hands into clay using both handbuilding techniques and our unique table wheels, designed for flexibility so you can sit or stand as you create. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new, this workshop blends the meditative pace of handbuilding with the flow and rhythm of wheel work — no previous experience needed.
You’ll begin with a guided demo, then move between hand-sculpting and wheel-throwing to build your own functional or decorative piece. Learn foundational handbuilding methods like pinching, coiling, and slab work, while also exploring wheel basics like centering and shaping — all at your own pace and comfort.
Whether you’re crafting a mug, bowl, or something totally abstract, our instructors are there to support your vision. At the end of class, you can choose your favorite piece(s) to be bisque fired, glazed, and fired again, making them food-safe, dishwasher-, and microwave-friendly.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants a relaxed, open-ended experience with clay — combining the grounded feel of handbuilding with the movement of the wheel, all on your terms.
Who is it for
This class is for single registration for adults of all skill levels.
What to expect
- Expect to get a bit dirty with clay slip, but all materials used will wipe off with water, or come out in the laundry
- The last 20 minutes of the class will be dedicated to clean-up
- This class is one, 3 hour session including clean up
- This class includes One finished piece that will be bisque fired, coated in a clear glaze, and fired again to make it food and dishwasher safe.
- Any included or purchased pottery will be fired by our team to make it food-safe, and ready for pickup 3 weeks after the class.
What to bring
- Please bring an apron and hand towel for you to use during the class.
- Short trimmed nails are ideal for ceramic creativity, but our team is happy to instruct some work-arounds for acrylics.
Please note:
- Purchases are nonrefundable, and rescheduling requires 72 hours' notice.
- Due to class schedules we are not able to offer make-up classes for multi-week classes.
- The studio is not liable for lost or broken pieces, recognizing explosions and cracks as inherent in the ceramic process.
- Please be sure to arrive on time, late arrivals may be denied entry.
- Please review our Studio and Breakage Policy for more details.
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What Our Community Is Saying
Such an amazing and fun time at Clay with me! Our first time and loved the Dundas location. Highly recommend this fun activity! We totally love our new pieces!
Nancy K.
Don't think, just book a class! This place is amazing. Highly recommend, if your wanting to try something new, or a date night idea, you wont be disappointed.
Allan E.
I’ve come to the studio now a few times and it’s awakened a true love of a new craft! I love the studio’s atmosphere, friendliness. All the staff are so sweet.
