PHILADELPHIA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Wheelthrowing 101: Eight Monday Evenings at Black Hound Clay Studio West
An 8-week beginner’s potter’s-wheel course in West Philadelphia teaching shaping, trimming, decorating and glazing under instructor Isaac Scott.
Wheelthrowing 101: Eight Monday Evenings at Black Hound Clay Studio West.
Set inside Black Hound Clay Studio West in West Philadelphia, Wheelthrowing 101 compresses the full arc of ceramics—wet clay on the wheel, trimming, decoration and glazing—into an eight-week, Monday-evening workshop taught in a small, well-stocked studio environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A complete, hands-on ceramics arc
Across the eight-week session you’ll learn foundational wheel skills and follow pieces through shaping, trimming, decorating and glazing so you understand the full ceramic process.
Small classes and focused instruction
The course is taught by professional teaching artists in a small-class environment that provides one-on-one attention and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
Black Hound Clay Studio West — clean and well-stocked
Classes take place in a clean, well-equipped studio at 715 South 50th Street, offering the tools and materials needed to experiment and make durable work.
What the day feels like
What the eight-week workshop feels like
Evenings are deliberate and practical: instructors introduce techniques, students practice at the wheel, then move into trimming and surface work with time set aside to glaze pieces that will be fired and finished after class. The format is paced for beginners but useful for those with some throwing experience seeking structure and critique.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this course—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs eight weeks on Monday evenings from June 1 through July 20, 6–9 pm.
Classes meet at Black Hound Clay Studio West, 715 South 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
The studio is described as clean and well‑stocked; review the operator’s pre-class 'What to Know' guide for any specific items or recommendations.
Installment payment plans are available during specified registration windows; check the operator’s registration terms at checkout for schedule and deadlines.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does Wheelthrowing 101 meet?
Classes take place at Black Hound Clay Studio West, 715 South 50th Street, West Philadelphia.
When does the class run?
The workshop meets Monday evenings, June 1–July 20, 6–9 pm, over eight weeks.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No—there is no prerequisite; the class is designed for complete beginners.
Who teaches the course?
The class is taught by instructor Isaac Scott at Black Hound Clay Studio West.
Where can I find pre-class instructions and who do I contact with questions?
Please read the studio’s 'What to Know' Guide for BHCS classes prior to your first meeting; email [email protected] with any questions.