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Wednesday Nights at Black Hound: Wheelthrowing 102 — Eight Weeks to Taller, Thinner Forms
An 8-week evening workshop in West Philadelphia that guides experienced beginners through technical wheel skills, shaping, trimming and surface work.
Wednesday Nights at Black Hound: Wheelthrowing 102 — Eight Weeks to Taller, Thinner Forms.
Wheelthrowing 102 at Black Hound Clay Studio West is an eight-week, Wednesday-evening class that takes experienced beginners through targeted wheel exercises, shaping, trimming and glazing in a friendly, well-equipped studio setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Well-equipped West Philadelphia workspace
Classes take place at Black Hound Clay Studio West, a friendly, well-equipped studio where instructors guide students through wheel-based making and glazing.
Focused technical progressions
The class emphasizes warm-up throwing exercises, troubleshooting and technical work to help students lift taller, thinner, and more consistent walls while developing matched sets.
From shaping to surface and glaze
Beyond throwing, instruction covers shaping, trimming, attachments and surface design so students can complete and glaze their own unique pieces.
What the day feels like
What an evening in class feels like
Across eight Wednesday evenings, the class moves from warm-up throwing exercises into targeted drills and hands-on coaching; instructors help students troubleshoot techniques as they work toward consistent forms and matching sets, finishing with shaping, trimming and surface decisions before glazing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Classes meet at 715 South 50th Street at Black Hound Clay Studio West.
The course runs Wednesday evenings, June 3 through July 22, 6–9 pm, over eight weeks.
Work takes place in a friendly, well-equipped studio; students should consult the studio's class guide for specific prep and policies.
Read the studio's 'What to Know' guide before your first meeting and contact [email protected] with questions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need previous wheel experience to join?
Yes. All students must have taken at least one beginning wheel class (with Black Hound or elsewhere) before registering.
When and for how long does the class meet?
The course meets Wednesday evenings from June 3 to July 22, 6–9 pm, across eight weeks.
Where is the class located?
The class takes place at Black Hound Clay Studio West, 715 South 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
Is there a payment schedule or installment plan?
The operator offers installment payment plans with specific charge dates tied to registration windows; please consult registration materials for the exact schedule.
Where can I find more details about class policies and prep?
Please read Black Hound Clay Studio West's 'What to Know' guide for class information prior to your first meeting and email [email protected] with any questions.
Who teaches Wheelthrowing 102?
The class is instructed by Lauren Delk.