Vase Making on the Wheel
Learn to throw a vase and shape its silhouette on the wheel.
Workshop Highlights
Expert Support
Hands-on coaching throughout the workshop.
Materials Provided
All studio tools and supplies ready for you.
BYOB Friendly
Unwind with your favorite drinks and playlist.
The Experience
What to expect when you step into the studio for vase making on the wheel.
Guided Instruction & Atmosphere
Join our instructors for an engaging, hands-on session. Our studio provides a welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere where everyone can explore their creative side.
Materials & Equipment Provided
All materials, tools, and personalized artist coaching are provided for the duration of the workshop. For wheel throwing, this class focuses on the craft and attempt of shaping clay without guaranteeing a finished piece on your first try.
Optional Firing & Glazing
Your workshop includes the instruction, clay, and tools needed for the experience. Firing and glazing are optional and are not included in the class price. At the end of your session, you can choose whether to have your piece professionally finished.
| Finishing Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Bisque firing | $10 per piece |
| Regular solid-color glaze | $20 per piece |
| Specialty/fancy glaze | $35 per piece |
| Gold glaze, when available | $50 per piece |
Finished pieces are generally ready for pickup in approximately three weeks. Completion times are estimates, not guarantees.
Good to Know
Essential details about admission, timing, drinks, and studio location.
What's Included
- ✓All required tools and materials
- ✓Step-by-step artist instruction
- ✓Studio cleanup handled by CCF staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any previous experience?
No! All of our workshops are structured to be beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance from our resident artists.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty or splashed with clay. Clay washes out of most fabrics.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes, our adult evening sessions are BYOB friendly (21+ for alcohol).
Ideas, Techniques & Inspiration
Get inspired before your workshop with practical tips, design ideas, and creative guides.
How to Make a Vase on the Pottery Wheel: A Beginner's Overview
Learn to build height and shape a stable ceramic vessel. A secure bottom supports the entire future height.
Read guide →Five Wheel-Thrown Vase Shapes That Help Beginners Learn
Compare cylinders, flared mouths and gentle rounded profiles. It teaches consistency before adding curvature.
Read guide →Pottery Vase Proportions: Why the Neck and Rim Matter
Learn how openings and curves affect wheel-thrown vessel design. Fresh flowers need enough room for stems, but a decorative vase can have a narrow neck.
Read guide →Throwing a Vase vs. a Bowl: How the Wheel Skills Differ
Compare widening a low bowl with building a taller vessel. The maker guides a wider open form, often using a rounded interior as a design priority.
Read guide →Vase Making on the Wheel in Chicago: What First-Time Potters Should Know
Choose a Pilsen wheel class focused on vase shapes and realistic outcomes. Choose a recognizable silhouette you can describe in a sentence.
Read guide →Ready to Create?
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