Throw Some Clay. Have Some Fun.
Join us and learn to throw on the potter’s wheel with experienced instructors in a relaxed, hands-on workshop friendly to beginners. We provide the clay, tools, instruction—and plenty of help along the way.
Independently owned, getting hands dirty here in Charlotte, NC since 1999.
Pottery Central
Beginner Workshop FAQs
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Private Workshops are booked by appointment. Open Workshop is held on specific dates. Click here to schedule.
Your instructor will provide a 30 minute (approx.) demo, showing all steps involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel. You then get to do the fun part! All necessary tools and materials will be provided to throw step-by-step with the instructor. There is no specific project, the goal is to become familiar with the process and to ideally make something round, that could potentially hold something else, or not...
Throwing is a lot harder than it looks - keep expectations low, leave perfectionism at home, and enjoy the experience!
See full list of FAQs here.
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Pricing is dependent on the type of workshop and the number of particpants. Click here for current pricing.
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You can book privately for 1-22 participants, most days between 1pm - 10pm, depending on availability.
We also offer “Open Workshop” on specific dates and times. Check the schedule for upcoming Open Workshops. Spots are first-come first-serve, deposits are non-refundable.
Click here to view available dates and times.
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Yes we do, please click here to check out the options.
Gift Certificates are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase toward the cost of either Open Workshop or a Private Workshop.
Book a Workshop.
Want to come try throwing on the wheel for the first time? Select from the options below. Both options are the same format; 2 hours including a demo and step-by-step throw-along.
Open Workshop - Come try pottery in a fun, community environment with others learning just like yourself, reserve a spot below.
Private Workshop* - Schedule a private workshop for 1-22 people.
*Please Note: Larger groups require 48 hours’ notice for scheduling and will include an additional instructor.