Classes - Sugarland Studios Pottery Wheel Classes in Poolesville, MD

8-Week Pottery Wheel Class Series

Dive into the art of wheel throwing in this hands-on, 8-week pottery course. You’ll learn the full process from start to finish — how to center clay, create height and form, refine your pieces through trimming, and finish them with beautiful glazes. Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, these classes will guide you through each stage of creating your own functional and decorative pottery

Those who have pottery experience will focus on refining technique and expanding skills on the wheel. Students will work on creating more consistent forms, increasing height and control, improving shape and proportion, and learning advanced trimming and finishing techniques. The course also explores intentional form development, problem-solving at the wheel, and glazing approaches to elevate finished pieces.

Pottery Wheel Classes Wednesdays 6-9pm, Jan 14 – March 4, 2026

$375

Pottery Wheel Classes Wednesdays from 6-9pm, Jan 14 – March 4, 2026

Dive into the art of wheel throwing in this hands-on, 8-week pottery course. You’ll learn the full process from start to finish — how to center clay, create height and form, refine your pieces through trimming, and finish them with beautiful glazes. Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, this class will guide you through each stage of creating your own functional and decorative pottery.

1 bag of clay and class tools are supplied.

Classes are scheduled weekly on Wednesdays January 14 – March 4, 2026.

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Pottery Wheel Classes Fridays 9-noon, January 16 – March 6, 2026

$375

Dive into the art of wheel throwing in this hands-on, 8-week pottery course. You’ll learn the full process from start to finish — how to center clay, create height and form, refine your pieces through trimming, and finish them with beautiful glazes. Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, this class will guide you through each stage of creating your own functional and decorative pottery.

1 bag of clay and class tools are supplied.

Classes are scheduled weekly on Wednesdays January 16 – March 6, 2026.

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8 Week Pottery Wheel Classes

Pottery Wheel Classes Mondays 5:30 – 8:30pm, Jan 12 – March 2, 2026

$375

Dive into the art of wheel throwing in this hands-on, 8-week pottery course. You’ll learn the full process from start to finish — how to center clay, create height and form, refine your pieces through trimming, and finish them with beautiful glazes. Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, this class will guide you through each stage of creating your own functional and decorative pottery.

1 bag of clay and class tools are supplied.

Classes are scheduled weekly on Mondays January 12 – March 2.

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What is throwing pottery on the wheel?

Wheel throwing is the process of shaping clay on a rotating wheel to create functional forms—think bowls, cups, and vases. You’ll learn the core steps: wedging (preparing the clay), centering (aligning it on the wheel), opening and pulling walls (building height and shape), then trimming to refine the foot. In later weeks, you’ll explore simple surface techniques and glazing. It’s hands-on, a little messy, and incredibly satisfying as the clay responds to your touch.

We look forward to welcoming you at our pottery studio located in the heart of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve!