Ceramic Courses

You’ll find structured courses here that break down every step,
whether you’re learning how to throw on the wheel,
experiment with handbuilding, master slab building,
or refine your glazing techniques.

Calder's Community Courses

thumb how to throw a mug

Throwing course

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing! From centering the clay to shaping beautiful forms, this course is designed to help you feel comfortable with the wheel. I focus on techniques that will help you create cups, bowls, vases, and plates. Perfect for beginners, but plenty of tips for those looking to improve their skills. With the techniques you learn in this course, you’ll be able to create anything out of ceramics that you like!

Hand-building course

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing! From centering the clay to shaping beautiful forms, this course is designed to help you feel comfortable with the wheel. I focus on techniques that will help you create cups, bowls, vases, and plates. Perfect for beginners, but plenty of tips for those looking to improve their skills. With the techniques you learn in this course, you’ll be able to create anything out of ceramics that you like!

thumb how to make a vase using the coiling technique
thumb how to make and attach a handle slab building technique

Slab-building course

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing! From centering the clay to shaping beautiful forms, this course is designed to help you feel comfortable with the wheel. I focus on techniques that will help you create cups, bowls, vases, and plates. Perfect for beginners, but plenty of tips for those looking to improve their skills. With the techniques you learn in this course, you’ll be able to create anything out of ceramics that you like!

Glazing course

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing! From centering the clay to shaping beautiful forms, this course is designed to help you feel comfortable with the wheel. I focus on techniques that will help you create cups, bowls, vases, and plates. Perfect for beginners, but plenty of tips for those looking to improve their skills. With the techniques you learn in this course, you’ll be able to create anything out of ceramics that you like!

thumb how to layer glazes on top of each oterh Amaco

Want to learn everything about ceramics?
For beginner, intermediate & expert!

Become part of our ceramics community. Learn everything there is to know about pottery, become a better potter and keep in touch with other artists and community members. Share your work, read the newest blogs and be the first one to recieve updates about the world of ceramics.