Wheel 101

Spend an afternoon getting your hands muddy and your creativity spinning as you learn to shape clay in this introduction to the wheel!

Type:In-Studio
Level:Beginner
Medium:Sculpture

Class Dates

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Overview

This introductory class will give you the opportunity to try everything from centering to finishing, instructor Rob Dorante will cover the basic skills essential for anyone looking to dive into pottery.

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

Instructor - Rob Dorante

Rob is a ceramist living and working in the Niagara Region. He makes both practical and impractical porcelain ware.