Pottery: Wheel Throwing — May–July 2026
About the Class
There’s something almost meditative about the pottery wheel — and this 8-week class is where you learn to make it work for you. Taught by veteran potter and sgraffito expert, Susan Palmer, this small-group class is open to true beginners and experienced throwers alike.
Over eight sessions, you’ll work through the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel: centering, opening, pulling, and shaping. You’ll create bowls, cups, vases, and plates — functional pieces built with proper technique from the start. Susan’s teaching style emphasizes doing things right so the results actually show, in a supportive, unhurried environment where you have room to find your rhythm at the wheel.
With a maximum of just 7 students, you’ll get consistent, hands-on attention every class. Clay and all firing are included — just show up ready to get your hands dirty.
Thursdays, May 21 – July 2 | 9:30am–1:30pm | 8 weeks | All levels welcome
Materials
All materials and firings are included.
Cancellation Policy
Students cancelling at least one week prior to the start of class will receive a full refund. Within one week of the start date, tuition is non-refundable, as we must cover materials and instructor costs.
Susan Rundquist Palmer
After spending endless happy hours in the art barn while earning her degree in art and art history/economics at Bucknell University, Susan Palmer went on to teach art at The Willow School in Gladstone, NJ — and never looked back. Teaching ceramics to children and adults became a calling, fueled by her love of watching the joy of discovery on kids’ faces as they create in the studio.
Her own ceramics journey is ever-evolving, and she takes great joy in creating pottery both hand built and wheel thrown.
Instagram: @susanrunk2