To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261

To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261

To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261

To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261To enroll contact: jmhorsford@gmail.com or call 413-243-3261
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

About Our Wheel Throwing Pottery Classes

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The course includes 15 hours of instruction on the potter’s wheel  (2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks). No experience is necessary; beginners are welcome!
  • FIRST CLASS:  Students wedge two pieces of clay, and step by step, we throw two mugs.
  • SECOND CLASS:  We continue throwing, and make three bowls.  
  • THIRD CLASS:  Now that we have five pieces that have been kept moist in plastic, we trim the bottoms.
  • FOURTH CLASS:  Then it's back  to throwing, and we make three larger pots.   
  • FIFTH CLASS:  The work from week four is trimmed; handles are made for mugs and pitchers; clay can be added to the exterior of work or textures can be carved into the surface of work.    
  • SIXTH CLASS:  Each student will have seven or eight pieces that they will glaze.   About a week after glazing, students from all classes will return for a pick-up celebration.
  • WHERE:  All classes are held at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, (just off Fenn Street between First and North Streets), Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • •Classes usually contain students of varying abilities. I work with novices on a step-by-step approach, and give assistance-as-needed to other students with various levels of experience.


  • To sign up or for more information, call Jim at 413-243-3261 or email: jmhorsford@gmail.com