A Pottery Wheel Cylinder Throw Down! 1/2 Day Workshop

Ready to level up your cylinder wheel skills? This focused, hands-on intensive workshop with Susan Palmer and Lisette Bedoya is designed to help you throw taller, straighter, and more consistent cylinders—the foundation of great pottery.

In this 4-hour intensive, we’ll break down the essential techniques that transform your throwing:

-Centering with control and efficiency

-Opening and pulling evenly for height without losing stability

-Creating even wall thickness from base to rim

-Collar techniques for strength and shape

Troubleshooting common issues like wobbling, thick bottoms, and uneven rims.

You’ll get live demos, targeted drills, and one-on-one coaching to refine your technique and build muscle memory fast. Small class size also allows for more hands on help.  Expect to throw multiple cylinders and see real improvement in a single session.

Perfect for:

Advanced beginners to intermediate potters who can center clay but want more height, consistency, and confidence on the wheel.

What to bring:

Your tools and a willingness to focus and repeat. 

Walk away with stronger fundamentals—and cylinders you didn’t think you could throw.

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13 Lbs of white clay included.  Up to 6 of your favorite cylinders will be fired to bisque.  Or bring your own bats and take them home to refine!