Chicago Beginner Wheel Throwing

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 5:30pm CST

Color Cocktail Factory, Chicago, IL

1142 w 18th streetChicago, IL 60608

$39.19 – $55.20

Event Description

Try wheel throwing in this beginner pottery class. Learn clay prep, centering, and bowl basics. Tools included: firing/glazing extra.

Get ready to dive into the wildly enjoyable world of wheel-throwing pottery!

This session is perfect for beginners itching to unleash their inner artist. You'll learn the nitty-gritty of clay preparation, centering it on the wheel, tool preparation, and the basics of making a small bowl! No experience? No problem! Everyone's invited to join the pottery party!

This class includes all the tools and instructions needed to make a small bowl. It does not include a glazed and fired piece. This class is meant to teach you a new skill and provide instruction and the tools to do so. By the end of the session, you MIGHT have a piece that is considered Greenware. Which means you cannot eat out of this piece, and it will be fragile. You can take pieces home the same day if you make one, and it can be a small decorative piece for memory's sake. In order to make your pieces food-safe and durable, you can register for a second session, called "Paint Your Own Pottery". In this class, you will learn about the kiln process, glazes, and how to customize the color and design of your pieces. The "Paint Your Own Pottery" session can be scheduled anytime after 3 days of this class.

This class does not guarantee you will leave with a piece. We will make every effort to ensure that you leave with a piece, but it is not guaranteed. All customers will be told to take their pieces home. We will send you home with a paper plate and a paper bag if available. We do not provide boxes. If you would prefer, please feel free to bring your own box to take your pieces home. We do have options for Bisque Fire, which is five dollars apiece. Or we can glaze your piece starting at $10 each.

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PARKING AND CLASS TIMES

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We at Color Cocktail Factory believe that art should be available for everyone. And pride ourselves on being the most affordable option in Chicago. On weekends, our classes can be very full. We will attempt to help everyone as much as we can. However, it is not a private session class. THIS IS A PUBLIC CLASS. If you would like one-on-one instruction, please look into a private lesson class. If you do not feel comfortable being in a space with a lot of people, please feel free to message me, and I will move your class to a different time or date for you. Please check out our Instagram for pictures of what this experience will look like. We are very open and honest about the number of people we allow in our studio on the weekends. Please let me know if you have any further questions

Seating next to each other is not guaranteed, especially if you come late. We will attempt to accommodate everyone to sit with whoever they have a reservation with, but again, it is not guaranteed.

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