8-week wheel 101
This 8-week course is designed to help you get comfortable with clay, develop your wheel-throwing skills, and have fun making along the way.
Whether you’re brand new to pottery or looking to refresh and build on your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing common forms you’d find in your cupboard.
Each week, demonstrations will introduce new forms and techniques that build on what you’ve learned.
This 8-week session includes generous open studio time at The Stude to continue working on your pots, practice what you’ve learned, and explore clay further.
Experience Level: Beginner
Adults 18+
5 student class capacity
This 8-week course is designed to help you get comfortable with clay, develop your wheel-throwing skills, and have fun making along the way.
Whether you’re brand new to pottery or looking to refresh and build on your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing common forms you’d find in your cupboard.
Each week, demonstrations will introduce new forms and techniques that build on what you’ve learned.
This 8-week session includes generous open studio time at The Stude to continue working on your pots, practice what you’ve learned, and explore clay further.
Experience Level: Beginner
dig deeper & learn the basics of throwing pottery
Dates & Times
8-weeks meeting weekly on Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm
October 13th - December 8th, 2026
(with studio closure from Nov. 23rd - Nov. 28th.)
$425 $500
Founding Session Special:
15% off regular tuition!
Founding Session Special:
15% off regular tuition!
what to expect
The session will start with the foundational building blocks of wheel throwing. Students will learn centering, opening, pulling walls, and throwing a cylinder (cup). From there, each week’s demonstrations will introduce new forms and techniques that build on what you’ve learned. We’ll explore how to make cups, mugs, bowls, plates, surface decoration, and a variety of glazing techniques. You’ll learn a lot!
This weekly class includes in-depth demonstrations and dedicated practice time during each class, with an instructor there to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and offer guidance as you work. Whether you’re new to the wheel or already have some experience, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment, build confidence, and develop your own skills and ideas in clay.
Your 8-week session fee includes access to open studio five days a week, with nearly 30 hours of open studio time available each week. Use this time outside of class to practice, work on class projects, or simply spend more time with clay. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you’ll become!
Your class registration includes 25lbs of your choice of Brown Speckled Clay or Buff Off-White Clay. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase through The Stude for $40/bag.
Your Registration Includes
Weekly demonstrations and guidance during scheduled classes
Bisque (1st) firings and glaze (2nd) firings of works made in the 8-week session up to 12" in size in any direction
Community shared tools and studio provided glazes
1 bag of clay (25lbs) of your choice of Brown Speckled Clay, or Buff Off-White Clay
Open studio time throughout the week (open studio time is monitored but does not include instruction).
Open Studio Hours:
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Monday: Studio Closed
Tuesday: 1pm - 5:30pm (Wheel 101 class begins at 6pm)
Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm
Thursday : 1pm - 5:30pm (Handbuilding 101 class begins at 6pm)
Friday: Studio Closed (One Time Try Clay Events in the Evening)
Saturday; 11am - 5pm
Consistent attendance is encouraged. Sessions move quickly, and there are no make-up classes.
If a class is missed, students can arrange a 1-hour individual lesson with your instructor for $40.
Your Wheel 101 instructor is The Stude founder and Owner, Hayley Reed (they/them).
Hayley has worked with clay for ten years and has six years of instructional experience, teaching sessional pottery classes, individual lessons, and group events across a variety of clay techniques and skill levels.
Want to learn more about Hayley? > Visit their website
A Few Things To Note, & Things To Bring
Tools: Tools are not included. The Stude does offer a generous supply of shared community tools. You may buy tools from your favorite retailer or purchase a standard tool kit or a “Hayley’s Favs” tool kit when you check out.
An apron: Aprons aren’t provided, so feel free to bring one if you’d like a little extra protection for your clothes. We also recommend wearing something you don’t mind getting a little muddy! Clay washes out of clothing, but an apron can help keep your outfit a little cleaner while you’re having fun with the clay.
Nails: Shorter fingernails can make working with clay a little easier. If you have longer nails, no worries! Your Stude instructor will be happy to help you find techniques that work comfortably for you.
Location:
The Stude is located on the second floor of The Rainbow House, a historic building and co-op in Savannah’s Starland District.
You’ll find The Stude at 25 E 40th Street, Savannah, GA 31401, on the corner of E 40th Street and Drayton Street.
Please note: Getting to The Stude requires climbing a set of outdoor patio stairs followed by one flight of interior stairs. There is currently no elevator to get to the studio.
Parking: Free street parking is available on E 40th St. and around the streets near The Rainbow House/The Stude. There is a paid lot on E 40th St. across the street from The Rainbow House/The Stude.
Dates & Times
8-weeks meeting weekly on Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm
October 13th - December 8th, 2026
(with studio closure from Nov. 23rd - Nov. 28th.)
5 student class capacity
This 8-week course is designed to help you get comfortable with clay, develop your wheel-throwing skills, and have fun making along the way.
Whether you’re brand new to pottery or looking to refresh and build on your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing common forms you’d find in your cupboard.
Each week, demonstrations will introduce new forms and techniques that build on what you’ve learned.
This 8-week session includes generous open studio time at The Stude to continue working on your pots, practice what you’ve learned, and explore clay further.
This 8-week course is designed to help you get comfortable with clay, develop your wheel-throwing skills, and have fun making along the way.
Whether you’re brand new to pottery or looking to refresh and build on your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing common forms you’d find in your cupboard.
Each week, demonstrations will introduce new forms and techniques that build on what you’ve learned.
This 8-week session includes generous open studio time at The Stude to continue working on your pots, practice what you’ve learned, and explore clay further.
Dates & Times
8-weeks meeting weekly on Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm
October 13th - December 8th, 2026
(with studio closure from Nov. 23rd - Nov. 28th.)
Learn more about The stude’s
8-week handbuilding class
Learn more about The stude’s
8-week handbuilding class
Make pottery off of the wheel using clay slabs, templates, molds, and more!
Make pottery off of the wheel using clay slabs, templates, molds, and more!
Learn more about The stude’s
8-week handbuilding class
Not ready to commit to 8 weeks?
explore The Stude’s one-time try-clay events
These events are a fun, low-pressure way to get your hands dirty and see what you think! The 2-hour classes offer an introduction to pottery either on or off the wheel, with no previous experience necessary.
Come try something new, make something with your hands, and have a lot of fun with clay!
explore the stude’s 8-week
sessional classes
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