Beginner · 4 weeks · 4 lessons
Beginner's Wheel
Centering, pulling, and the poetry of clay
Your first turns at the wheel. Learn to wedge, center, open, and pull your very first cylinder — the foundation of every form.
The lessons
Step by step, hand by hand.
Lesson 01
Wedging the Clay
Prepare your clay with the spiral wedge — the ritual before every session.
Lesson 02
Centering
The single most important moment — bringing the clay into perfect balance.
Lesson 03
Opening & Pulling a Cylinder
Your first vessel — open the floor and lift the walls.
Lesson 04
Trimming & Finishing
Flip the piece and carve its foot — the signature of a finished pot.