Pottery Wheel lessons

<div style="text-align: center"><h2 style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Pottery Wheel Classes 🌀</h2><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Get your hands dirty and discover the art of the pottery wheel!</strong></p><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Our beginner wheel classes are designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing in a fun, supportive, and hands-on environment. We currently offer two options: a&nbsp;<strong>one-time intro class</strong>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<strong>3-part beginner course</strong>.</p><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Wheel classes are recommended for&nbsp;<strong>ages 10 and up</strong>, as they require a bit more strength, focus, and height than some younger kiddos may have.</p><hr style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><h3 style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">🌟 3-Part Beginner Course</h3><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Each class includes approximately&nbsp;<strong>45 minutes of instruction + clean-up time.</strong></p><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Class 1:</strong></p><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li><p>Introduction to the Wheel</p></li><li><p>Proper Positioning &amp; Basic Terminology</p></li><li><p>Preparing Your Clay</p></li><li><p>Centering Techniques</p></li><li><p>Coning Practice &amp; Play</p></li><li><p>Wheel &amp; Studio Clean-Up</p></li></ul><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Class 2:</strong></p><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Review of Class 1</li></ul><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"></li><li>Trimming &amp; Designing Your Piece</li></ul><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Clean-Up<br></li></ul><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Class 3:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(30 minutes instruction)</em></p><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li><p>Glaze &amp; Designing Your Piece</p></li></ul><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">After your 3rd class, your piece will be dried and bisque-fired.<br><strong>Two weeks later</strong>, it will be ready for&nbsp;<strong>glazing</strong>&nbsp;— we’ll hold your item for up to&nbsp;<strong>90 days</strong>&nbsp;so you can come back and add your personal touch!</p><blockquote style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><p><em>Scheduling for the 2nd and 3rd sessions will be arranged in person during your first class.</em></p></blockquote><hr style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><h3 style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">🎨 Try-It-Out Wheel Experience</h3><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">If you’ve always wanted to try the pottery wheel but aren’t ready for a full course, this is the perfect option!</p><p style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">This&nbsp;<strong>one-time class</strong>&nbsp;gives you a taste of the wheel — our instructor will walk you through the basics and help you create your very own bowl.</p><ul style="text-align: start; color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li><p>Approx. 45 minutes of instruction + clean-up</p></li><li><p>Ages 10+ welcome</p></li><li><p>Great for individuals, date nights, or parent/child sessions!</p><hr><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">🏺 Wheel Membership Enrollment</h3><p>Interested in becoming a&nbsp;<strong>Mad Potter Wheel Member</strong>? This session is your first step!</p><p>This class does&nbsp;<strong>not include instruction</strong>&nbsp;— it’s designed for those who already have wheel experience and want to use our studio space independently through our&nbsp;<strong>monthly Wheel Membership Program</strong>.</p><p>During this enrollment session, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Demonstrate your understanding of wheel use and clay handling</p></li><li><p>Receive a full tour of the studio, tools, and materials</p></li><li><p>Learn our maintenance and care procedures for shared equipment</p></li><li><p>Review membership expectations and studio policies</p></li></ul><p>The cost of this session&nbsp;<strong>includes your first month of membership</strong>.</p></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: center"><font color="#000000"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align: center"><font color="#000000"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align: center"><font color="#000000"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align: center"><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline">Cancellation &amp; No-Show Policy:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">We understand that things come up! If you need to cancel or reschedule:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">Please notify us </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline">24 hours in advance </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">of cancellation or rescheduling to receive a credit toward a future class.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline"><br><br></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">Cancellations made </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline">less than 24 hours before your class</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline"> are non-refundable and will not receive credit toward any future classes..</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline"><br><br></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline">No-shows</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline"> will </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline">NOT </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">be refunded or rescheduled.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline"><br><br></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(251, 251, 251); vertical-align: baseline">This policy helps us plan class sizes, prepare materials, and offer the best experience to all participants. Thank you for your understanding!</span></p></span></div>