Wheel, Water, Fire: Elevate Your Throwing in a 6-Week Advanced Workshop at Stroke Of Art

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Wheel, Water, Fire: Elevate Your Throwing in a 6-Week Advanced Workshop at Stroke Of Art

A focused, six-week studio course in Winter Park that builds on beginner skills with advanced wheel-throwing techniques and studio firing included.

Wheel, Water, Fire: Elevate Your Throwing in a 6-Week Advanced Workshop at Stroke Of Art.

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Winter Park
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Stroke of Art
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Robert Eric Crews
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Stroke Of Art’s Advanced Adult Wheel Throwing is a six-week, hands-on workshop in Winter Park that takes students past the basics of centering and pulling into refined forms, surface decoration, and advanced glazing — all inside a supportive studio environment.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TECHNIQUES

A focused curriculum of advanced wheel work

Over six weekly sessions you’ll move beyond fundamentals into advanced centering and pulling, trimming, larger and more complex shapes, decorative surface work, clay transfers, texture application, and glazing approaches to improve consistency and craftsmanship.

THE STUDIO

All materials and kiln access provided

The studio supplies all tools, clay, materials and kiln firing so you can focus on technique and experimentation without extra material costs; additional clay is available if you choose to make more pieces during the course.

THE ATMOSPHERE

A relaxed, social creative space

Classes run in a relaxed studio where participants can enjoy an in-studio bar and light fare available from the Van Goghblin Café while they practice, keeping the focus on craft in a convivial setting.

What the day feels like

What the six weeks feel like

Each week you’ll spend two hours on the wheel, working through targeted exercises and projects that emphasize refinement and consistency; instructors provide hands-on guidance as you attempt more ambitious forms and decorative finishes.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits — and who it doesn’t

1
Experienced Wheel PottersIdeal: students who have completed a beginner pottery course and want to deepen technique and take on more complex forms.
2
Adults Seeking Skill ProgressionDesigned for adult learners aiming to advance their craft with focused, instructor-led practice over six weeks.
3
BeginnersNot ideal: the course assumes prior wheel experience and is tailored to those beyond introductory skill levels.
4
Those Needing FlexibilityGood fit: the initial booking marks your first session and subsequent weeks are scheduled with the instructor to accommodate students’ schedules.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Six-week course with one 2-hour session each week; the date you book is your first session and remaining sessions are scheduled with your instructor.

What to Bring

No personal tools required: all tools, materials, clay and kiln firing are included. Additional clay is available for purchase at the studio if you want to make more pieces.

Studio Amenities

Studio offers a relaxing atmosphere with an in-studio bar and coffee and pastries available from the Van Goghblin Café for purchase.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is each class session?

Each weekly session runs for two hours.

Do I need to bring clay or tools?

No — all tools, materials, clay and kiln firing are included; additional clay is available if desired.

Who should enroll in this workshop?

This workshop is designed for adult students who have prior wheel experience and have completed a beginner pottery course.

How are the six sessions scheduled?

The date you book is your first session; you will schedule the remaining sessions directly with your instructor to best fit your schedule.

Will my pieces be fired at the studio?

Yes — kiln firing is included as part of the course so pieces can be finished without additional firing costs.

Are refreshments available during class time?

Yes — students can enjoy drinks from the in-studio bar and coffee and pastries are available for purchase from the Van Goghblin Café.