Level 2 Wheel Throwing

A terrific course for people who have completed the Beginner Wheel Level 1 and are ready to move on. Basic techniques are reinforced through the exploration of form. New skills are developed through more complex throwing projects. Students will learn techniques to throw taller, wider, larger forms.  

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 2025
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Instructors: Karen Heathman

Prerequisites: You must have completed Beginner Wheel Level 1 or have equivalent experience to participate in this class. 

This class includes:

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes 
• clay and use of guild tools
• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up. 

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Not able to commit to a 6 week pottery class? The Prince George Potters’ Guild is pleased to be adding a single evening class to its’ repertoire of classes - Try It Nights! Join us for a two hour session led by a skilled instructor who will help you explore the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel.

Cost is $65 per person which includes instruction, clay, glaze, firing for one bowl. Additional pieces may be available at $6 per bowl.

Details:

Date: December 3, 2025

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2, PG Potters Guild 

Instructor: Natalie Brekkaas

You will be encouraged to throw multiple bowls throughout the evening and then choose one masterpiece to keep.This piece will be finished and glazed by the instructor and ready for pick up three weeks later.

• These sessions are designed for folks with no clay experience
• Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.  

No Prerequisites

Not able to commit to a 6 week pottery class? The Prince George Potters’ Guild is pleased to be adding a single evening class to its’ repertoire of classes - Try It Nights! Join us for a two hour session led by a skilled instructor who will help you explore the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel.

Cost is $65 per person which includes instruction, clay, glaze, firing for one bowl. Additional pieces may be available at $6 per bowl.

Details:

Date: January 7, 2026

Time: 7pm - 9 pm

Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2, PG Potters Guild 

Instructor: Karen Otway

You will be encouraged to throw multiple bowls throughout the evening and then choose one masterpiece to keep.This piece will be finished and glazed by the instructor and ready for pick up three weeks later.

• These sessions are designed for folks with no clay experience
• Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.  

No Prerequisites

In this class, students will learn alternative hand building methods including designing and using templates, hard slab construction, how to design and make tile sets, and other project-based learnings.  Surface texturing/decorating will also be explored, and more!

Date: Thursdays, April 26 - May 21, 2026

Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Instructors: Natalie Brekkaas

Please note: Participants must have taken Beginner Hand Building Class(es) or have a demonstrable competency with hand building techniques.  This is not a beginner class, and instruction on hand building basics will not be shown.

This class includes:

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes

• clay and use of guild tools

• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Our instructor will take students through the basics of wheel throwing to learn how to make things like mugs and bowls, and other projects from clay (time allowing). Glazing instruction and firing included, as well as four extra weeks of studio access for students to continue to explore the wheel.

Date: Tuesdays, May 5 - June 9, 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2 PG Potter's Guild
Course Fee: $330.00
Instructors: Karen Heathman, Joanne Mikkensen

All Pottery Class Fees include

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes 
• clay and use of guild tools
• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up. 

No Prerequisites

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Our instructor will take students through the basics of wheel throwing to learn how to make things like mugs and bowls, and other projects from clay (time allowing). Glazing instruction and firing included, as well as four extra weeks of studio access for students to continue to explore the wheel.

Date: Thursdays, January 8 - February 12, 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2 PG Potter's Guild
Course Fee: $330.00
Instructors: Anne Christensen

All Pottery Class Fees include

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes 
• clay and use of guild tools
• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up. 

No Prerequisites

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Your instructor will take students through the three basic construction methods, pinch, coil, and slab, to create several projects from clay.  Glazing instruction and firing included, as well as four extra weeks of studio access for students to continue to explore hand building techniques.

Date: Thursdays, January 20 - Feb 24, 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Course Fee: $330
Instructor: Karen Otway

All Potter Class Fees include

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes 
• clay and use of guild tools
• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.

No Prerequisites

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Not able to commit to a 6 week pottery class? The Prince George Potters’ Guild is pleased to be adding a single evening class to its’ repertoire of classes - Try It Nights! Join us for a two hour session led by a skilled instructor who will help you explore the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel.

Cost is $65 per person which includes instruction, clay, glaze, firing for one bowl. Additional pieces may be available at $6 per bowl.

Details:

Date: February 4, 2026

Time: 7pm - 9 pm

Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2, PG Potters Guild 

Instructor: Joanne Mikkelsen

You will be encouraged to throw multiple bowls throughout the evening and then choose one masterpiece to keep.This piece will be finished and glazed by the instructor and ready for pick up three weeks later.

• These sessions are designed for folks with no clay experience
• Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.  

No Prerequisites

Our instructor will take students through the basics of wheel throwing to learn how to make things like mugs and bowls, and other projects from clay (time allowing). Glazing instruction and firing included, as well as four extra weeks of studio access for students to continue to explore the wheel.

Date: Thursdays, February 26 - April 2, 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2 PG Potter's Guild
Course Fee: $330.00
Instructors: Karen Heathman, Karen Otway

All Pottery Class Fees include

• 6 evenings of instruction, plus one month of studio time following classes 
• clay and use of guild tools
• glazing and firing during classes

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up. 

No Prerequisites

• Please meet at Studio 2880 (second building as you drive into the parking lot) - 2880 - 15th Avenue
• Wear clothes that can get muddy
• Tools and clay are provided, but you may wish to bring a towel

Not able to commit to a 6 week pottery class? The Prince George Potters’ Guild is pleased to be adding a single evening class to its’ repertoire of classes - Try It Nights! Join us for a two hour session led by a skilled instructor who will help you explore the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel.

Cost is $65 per person which includes instruction, clay, glaze, firing for one bowl. Additional pieces may be available at $6 per bowl.

Details:

Time: March 4, 2026

Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2, PG Potters Guild 

Instructor: Anne Christensen

You will be encouraged to throw multiple bowls throughout the evening and then choose one masterpiece to keep.This piece will be finished and glazed by the instructor and ready for pick up three weeks later.

• These sessions are designed for folks with no clay experience
• Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.  

No Prerequisites

Not able to commit to a 6 week pottery class? The Prince George Potters’ Guild is pleased to be adding a single evening class to its’ repertoire of classes - Try It Nights! Join us for a two hour session led by a skilled instructor who will help you explore the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel.

Cost is $65 per person which includes instruction, clay, glaze, firing for one bowl. Additional pieces may be available at $6 per bowl.

Details:

Time: April 1, 2026

Location: 2880 15th Ave, Building 2, PG Potters Guild 

Instructor: Karen Heathman

You will be encouraged to throw multiple bowls throughout the evening and then choose one masterpiece to keep.This piece will be finished and glazed by the instructor and ready for pick up three weeks later.

• These sessions are designed for folks with no clay experience
• Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty

All current classes are for participants ages 16 years and up.  

No Prerequisites