Wednesday Foundational Wheel • 5:30pm–8:30pm

$295.00
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TIME 5:30pm—8:30pm
DATES Wednesday evenings, November 4 – December 16 (November 4, 11, 18, and December 2, 9, 16. Note: no class Wednesday November 25)
DURATION: 6 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Isabella Rotman
LEVEL Beginner to Beginner-Intermediate
PAYMENT PLAN: 50% deposit upon checkout and remaining 50% will be charged automatically on November 18 to the card used for this purchase.
MEMBERS receive a 20% discount (contact Mill Pond for discount code)

This session is ideal for a complete beginner or a beginner-intermediate (someone who has taken several classes). You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policies and procedures is included.

Students receive:

  • Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)

  • A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)

  • One 25 lb. block of clay

  • All kiln firing and glaze costs

  • Use of studio tools and equipment

  • Generous Student Practice Hours

  • More student Info and details HERE.

  • Students may purchase Reclaimed Clay (while supplies last) or up to one additional 25 lb. block of new clay during your session from our SHOP.

Students are encouraged to bring:

  • Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (see Add Ons below)

  • Apron (see Add Ons below)

  • Towels (see Add Ons below)

  • Notebook and pen/pencil

  • Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage

Members using the 20% discount receive:

  • 3 hours a week of support, critique, and advice

  • Does not include an additional student shelf

  • Does not include clay

  • All other studio member benefits

Instructor Isabella Rotman is a cartoonist and illustrator living and drawing in Maine. Isabella has been making ceramics for over 3 years, and has been at Mill Pond since the beginning. Her ceramics work combines nature illustration with functional forms, and she particularly enjoys underglaze surface decoration. See her work on Instagram and on her website.

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TIME 5:30pm—8:30pm
DATES Wednesday evenings, November 4 – December 16 (November 4, 11, 18, and December 2, 9, 16. Note: no class Wednesday November 25)
DURATION: 6 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Isabella Rotman
LEVEL Beginner to Beginner-Intermediate
PAYMENT PLAN: 50% deposit upon checkout and remaining 50% will be charged automatically on November 18 to the card used for this purchase.
MEMBERS receive a 20% discount (contact Mill Pond for discount code)

This session is ideal for a complete beginner or a beginner-intermediate (someone who has taken several classes). You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policies and procedures is included.

Students receive:

  • Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)

  • A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)

  • One 25 lb. block of clay

  • All kiln firing and glaze costs

  • Use of studio tools and equipment

  • Generous Student Practice Hours

  • More student Info and details HERE.

  • Students may purchase Reclaimed Clay (while supplies last) or up to one additional 25 lb. block of new clay during your session from our SHOP.

Students are encouraged to bring:

  • Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (see Add Ons below)

  • Apron (see Add Ons below)

  • Towels (see Add Ons below)

  • Notebook and pen/pencil

  • Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage

Members using the 20% discount receive:

  • 3 hours a week of support, critique, and advice

  • Does not include an additional student shelf

  • Does not include clay

  • All other studio member benefits

Instructor Isabella Rotman is a cartoonist and illustrator living and drawing in Maine. Isabella has been making ceramics for over 3 years, and has been at Mill Pond since the beginning. Her ceramics work combines nature illustration with functional forms, and she particularly enjoys underglaze surface decoration. See her work on Instagram and on her website.

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Payment Plan Policy

  • First Payment: A 50% deposit is required to register. Paying this deposit is a commitment to pay the full cost of the class.

  • Second Payment: The second 50% payment will be automatically charged at the halfway point of your class.

Studio Handbook & Policies
By registering for this class, students agree to all terms and conditions in Mill Pond’s Studio Handbook.

Cancellations / Make-Up Classes / Missed Classes

Mill Pond Cancellations
Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be canceled at least two days prior to the start of the session. Registrants will receive a full refund.

Registrant Cancellations

  • If a registrant cancels one week or more prior to the start of a session, a full refund will be given (less a processing fee).

  • If a registrant cancels less than one week prior to the start of a session, a 50% refund will be given.

  • If a registrant cancels for any reason once a session has started, no refunds/credits are available.

Make-Up Classes
If any classes must be cancelled during a session due to weather, instructor illness, or other unforeseen reasons, make-up classes will be added to the end of the session.

Missed Classes
If a registrant misses any classes during a session for personal reasons (including illness), no partial refunds/credits are available.