My boyfriend surprised me on Valentine's day by taking me to a 3 hr pottery making class. I was very excited as I've been wanting to try making pottery from scratch using the wheel, but majority of the places only have multiple classes options and not a class that lets you make it from scratch to finish in one sitting.
Phillis was our instructor for the day - lovely lady; she was friendly, patient, and explained everything thoroughly in her demonstrations.
There were a few parts to the class. We each got 2 pieces of clay. One which you work on under her full supervision, and she helps you out to ensure you will at least be able to make one complete item. The second piece of clay was for you to work on your own - she was still around to give pointers, but it was more of a full hands on for you to do it on your own.
After there was a break where she offered coffee/tea and some cookies, as she went through the demonstration on making a plate. Then we got to go hands on in building the plate/bowl which was less difficult than making the cylinders, but still a lot of fun as it allows you to be creative.
When you are all finished you select a color of what you want your items to be. In about 2 weeks she will be in touch for you to come pick up your items. Can't wait to pick up my items and see how they turned out!
Surprisingly we actually took up the full 3 hrs. The class costed $240 for the both of us. It was quite pricey, but definitely worth the experience! Don't forget you get to take home 6 finished pieces so I think it's quite a good deal.