Service Description

Ready to take clay for a spin? In this exciting wheel-throwing class, your Middle Schooler will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel as they center, shape, and create their own unique pottery piece. Whether it’s their first time at the wheel or they're looking to improve their skills, get ready for a hands-on experience full of creativity, laughter, and maybe a little clay-covered fun! Wheel Workshops will be offered from 3:15-5:15pm on June 17th, July 8th and July 22nd - you will sign up for each one separately. Please review the "Studio Policies" listed on the "Studio Handbook" tab on the website. Makers are encouraged to wear play clothes to the pottery studio and are welcome to bring water bottles or other drinks. Instructor(s): Sassy Smyth and Helen Hodel, class assistant Sassy Smyth is a local potter and has always been a lover of handmade pottery, but it wasn’t until the world began reopening after covid that she finally signed up for her first class at Create Pottery Studio. She quickly fell in love with both the process and the craft of pottery, diving headfirst into learning on the wheel and through hand building. Before long, nearly all of her free time was spent experimenting, practicing, and deepening her understanding of clay. Teaching classes and workshops brings together two of her favorite things: helping others and making pottery. She loves creating an encouraging, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable trying new things, embracing mistakes, and learning even when things don’t go as planned — because that’s where so much of the magic happens in pottery. She is drawn to learning and sharing knowledge and truly enjoys getting to share her love of making and learning with others!!