POTTERY
Beginner Wheel Throwing Series
Christina Lorenzen
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate-Advanced, All Levels
$205 Members l $230 Non-members (A fee for a 25 lb bag of clay is included in the price)
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Always wanted to try the pottery wheel? This beginner-friendly 4-week series is the perfect introduction to wheel throwing in a small-group setting.
Students will learn the foundations of working on the pottery wheel, including:
Centering clay
Basic wheel techniques
Creating simple functional forms
Trimming and finishing pieces
Glazing basics
What to Bring:
Apron or towel
Clothes that can get messy
Closed-toe shoes recommended
This class is designed for true beginners with plenty of individualized instruction and guidance throughout the series. Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and a welcoming studio experience for beginners.
Location: Beach Art Center: 1515 Bay Palm Blvd Indian Rocks Beach

Meet your Instructor
Christina Lorenzen
A potter and ceramics instructor with over 35 years of experience, I earned my teaching degree in 1989 and have since taught art at both the elementary and middle school levels. In addition to classroom teaching, I have led watercolor painting classes at Gibson Tech. Most recently, I have been teaching clay camps at the Spiva Center for the Arts since last August.

