Intro to Wheel
Intro to Wheel Age: 16+ Day: Thursdays Date: June 11 – July 16, 2026 Time: 6PM – 8PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Jon Lang Description: Discover the art of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly pottery class designed to spark creativity and build foundational skills. You’ll learn how to center clay, shape basic forms, and understand the essential techniques behind creating simple vessels on the potter’s wheel. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into tools, materials, and studio practices. This class offers a welcoming environment to experiment, learn, and enjoy the tactile joy of pottery. — There are no classes on the week of July 4th.
Intro to Wheel
Intro to Wheel Age: 16+ Day: Tuesdays Date: June 9 – July 14, 2026 Time: 6PM – 8PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Jon Lang Description: Discover the art of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly pottery class designed to spark creativity and build foundational skills. You’ll learn how to center clay, shape basic forms, and understand the essential techniques behind creating simple vessels on the potter’s wheel. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into tools, materials, and studio practices. This class offers a welcoming environment to experiment, learn, and enjoy the tactile joy of pottery. There are no classes on the week of July 4th.
Intro to Wheel
Intro to Wheel Age: 16+ Day: Tuesdays Date: July 21 – August 18, 2026 Time: 6PM – 8PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Jon Lang Description: Discover the art of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly pottery class designed to spark creativity and build foundational skills. You’ll learn how to center clay, shape basic forms, and understand the essential techniques behind creating simple vessels on the potter’s wheel. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into tools, materials, and studio practices. This class offers a welcoming environment to experiment, learn, and enjoy the tactile joy of pottery. There are no classes on the week of July 4th.
Throwing Closed Forms on the Potters Wheel
Throwing Closed Forms on the Potters Wheel Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Date: July 8th Time: 6PM – 9PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Jon Lang Description: Expand your wheel throwing skills in this intermediate-level workshop focused on creating closed forms on the pottery wheel. Designed for potters who are comfortable centering and pulling consistent walls, this session dives into the techniques required to enclose and shape forms such as jars, lidded vessels, and sculptural pieces. You’ll learn how to collar and close forms smoothly, control internal volume, and refine silhouettes without collapsing the structure. The workshop also covers strategies for trimming and altering closed pieces, as well as considerations for designing and fitting lids. Through demonstration and guided practice, you’ll gain the skills to move beyond basic forms and explore more complex, enclosed shapes. This class is ideal for potters looking to challenge their technique and expand their creative possibilities on the wheel.
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel Throwing Age: 16+ Day: Mondays Date: June 8 – July 20, 2026 Time: 6:30PM – 9PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Keith Meyers Description: Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions.
Modifying Wheel-Thrown Pottery Skills Workshop
Modifying Wheel-Thrown Pottery Skills Workshop Age: 16+ Day: Wednesday Date: July 17 Time: 6PM – 9PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Jon Lang Description: Take your wheel throwing skills to the next level in this immersive, one‑day intermediate pottery workshop focused on transforming thrown forms through thoughtful modification and surface refinement. Designed for potters who are comfortable centering clay and throwing basic shapes, this workshop emphasizes moving beyond simple vessels into more complex, intentional, and expressive work. Participants will explore post‑wheel techniques such as pulling and attaching handles, creating functional spouts, designing and fitting lids, and carving into leather‑hard clay to add texture and visual depth. Through expert-led demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will build a stronger understanding of timing, structure, and design, learning when and how to alter forms without compromising balance or integrity. This workshop is an investment which includes professional instruction, full access to a fully equipped ceramic studio, and all firings and glazes—ensuring a complete, uninterrupted making experience with no hidden costs. Each participant will also receive a 25‑lb bag of clay, providing ample material to experiment, practice, and produce finished work during the session. This focused workshop encourages experimentation and the development of personal style while strengthening technical confidence. With dedicated studio time, high-quality materials, and guided instruction, participants will leave with new skills, refined craftsmanship, and creative momentum to carry into future work. Ideal for intermediate potters ready to expand their technical toolkit and push creative boundaries in a single, high‑value studio experience.
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel Throwing Age: 16+ Day: Mondays Date: July 20 – August 17, 2026 Time: 6:30PM – 9PM Location: Puckett Pottery House Room: Wheel Throwing Instructor: Keith Meyers Description: Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions.
Build Your Hands, Shape Your Ideas
Build Your Hands, Shape Your Ideas Friday, May 8, 2026 11AM – 1PM Puckett Pottery House Instructor: Ashley Hand building is a versatile and approachable way to work with clay – no wheel required! In this drop-in session, you’ll explore techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab building to create both functional and sculptural forms. This session is ideal for: -Beginners trying ceramics for the first time -Artists who enjoy a slower, more tactile process -Anyone interested in sculptural or decorative forms -Clay Included An instructor will be available to demonstrate techniques, offer guidance, and help bring your ideas to life. No prior experience required, just bring your curiosity! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Build Your Hands, Shape Your Ideas
Build Your Hands, Shape Your Ideas Friday, May 8, 2026 1PM – 3PM Puckett Pottery House Instructor: Sarah Eller Hand building is a versatile and approachable way to work with clay – no wheel required! In this drop-in session, you’ll explore techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab building to create both functional and sculptural forms. This session is ideal for: -Beginners trying ceramics for the first time -Artists who enjoy a slower, more tactile process -Anyone interested in sculptural or decorative forms -Clay Included An instructor will be available to demonstrate techniques, offer guidance, and help bring your ideas to life. No prior experience required, just bring your curiosity! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Spin, Center, Create
Spin, Center, Create Friday, May 8, 2026 1PM – 3PM Puckett Pottery House Instructor: Jon Lang Curious about the pottery wheel – or looking for more practice time? Our Drop-In Wheel Throwing session is designed for students who want hands-on experience with the wheel in a relaxed, supportive setting. This session is best for: -Students with some previous wheel experience -Those currently enrolled in a ceramics class -Potters looking for extra practice time An instructor will be on hand to assist with the practice for centering, forming and refining your pieces, helping you build confidence and consistency on the wheel. Please note: Wheel Throwing drop-ins work best for those familiar with basic wheel-throwing skills ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***