Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Instructor: Ken

Time: 12–3PM

Class Size: Up to 10 people

Age Requirement: 16+

Active Made 2 Fire members receive 50% off this workshop. (A promo code will be emailed to active members. If you do not receive the code, please contact us before registering.)

Ready to throw even bigger?

This workshop is designed for potters ready to take on the challenge of throwing with 8–10 lbs of clay. Working at this scale requires greater control, stronger technique, and a deeper understanding of form, making this class ideal for intermediate and advanced students looking to push their wheel-throwing skills further.

Ken will demonstrate techniques for efficiently centering larger amounts of clay, maintaining structural integrity, creating consistent wall thickness, and shaping ambitious forms with confidence. Students will learn strategies for managing weight, preventing collapse, and refining larger vessels while exploring proportion, volume, and form development.

Whether you're interested in creating statement vases, large planters, floor vessels, or simply challenging yourself on the wheel, this workshop will provide valuable techniques for successfully working at a larger scale.

What's Included

• 15 lbs of Made 2 Fire recycled clay

• Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations

• Guidance on centering, pulling, and shaping large-scale forms

Please note: Firing is not included for non-members. Non-members may take their pieces home at the end of class. Active members may leave their work for firing and glazing through the studio.

Classes are subject to change if the minimum student quota isn't met (5 students).

Instructors are subject to change.