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Wheel 101
From the first touch of clay to the final finishing details, instructor Rob Dorante will guide participants through the fundamental techniques of pottery in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Sculpture
Sessions
Wheel 101Tue Jun 9, 20262:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Dates
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Dates
Thursday Jun 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Overview
This class is designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, offering step-by-step instruction on essential skills such as centering clay on the wheel, shaping forms, and refining surfaces.Participants will select a glaze to be completed by staff at a later date. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks following the workshop (subject to change).
Materials & Firing Fee - built in to registration fee
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Instructor - Rob Dorante
Rob is a ceramist living and working in the Niagara Region. He makes both practical and impractical porcelain ware.