Adult Beginning Wheel Throwing (Saturdays) - $210
Dates: Saturdays, January 11th- February 15th
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Room: Wheel Throwing room
Skill Level: No experience necessary!

*25-pound bag of clay included. Additional clay needed will be available for purchase.

This 6-week course is designed to introduce students to clay using the potter's wheel. In this class students will create functional tableware. Students will learn the basics with step-by-step instruction on how to throw a cylinder and a bowl. Students will finish forms with trimming, adding handles, knobs and some surface decoration. Students will learn a variety of techniques by being introduced to various decorating and glazing techniques. Please come to class ready to practice, get dirty and have fun! One bag of clay with all glazes and firings are included, additional clay is available for purchase.

Note: It is recommended that you take this course more than once before you move on to Intermediate Ceramics.

Instructor: Brent Viste

Brent Viste has been a professional potter since 2017. He first encountered the potter’s wheel in high school and was immediately hooked. Brent received a studio arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead where he focused on oils and photography. Upon moving back to Montana, Brent reconnected with a potter friend who opened her studio for him to explore the craft. Largely self-taught, Brent is passionate about sharing his love of ceramics with others. He has given private lessons since 2017 helping kids from 4 to 84 find success on the wheel. You can find his pottery at several fine retailers in downtown Great Falls, or on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Great Falls Farmers’ Market.

Beginning Ceramics (Saturdays)