This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 5 weeks held at The Mud Room North.

If you have taken a class or two (at The Mud Room or elsewhere) but you still need some more time exploring the fundamentals, then this class is for you! You will hone your skills with centering, cylinders, bowls, trimming, and attaching handles. You will also explore new techniques based on your requests; we can offer instruction on repeated forms, exploring underglaze, throwing plates, and more.

This class is perfect for those with a little experience on the wheel who want to continue their practice and explore new methods but don’t quite feel like an “intermediate”. Coming into the class, you should know the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares! 

If you’ve taken Beginner 1 and are interested in starting a membership at The Mud Room, this class is not required but we find that it’s helpful to get more support and get more questions answered. 

Class is every Monday and Wednesday from 6-8:30 PM at The Mud Room North: 1831 N Killingsworth Ave, Suite D.

Dates: March 17th-April 16th

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

This course will be taught by Danielle D’Aversa.

A little about Danielle:

Danielle first learned ceramics while at Roger Williams University and then honed her craft through mentorships and self exploration in her home studio. As a teacher, she brings the experience of a potter who has shown her work in galleries, sold pots in markets all across New England, and has a true passion for the craft. 

Danielle's teaching style follows the fundamental skills of wheel-throwing while pushing each individual towards achieving their own personal goals. She brings an open mind, friendly demeanor, enthusiasm, and an adaptable teaching style to her classes to meet students where they are. Danielle hopes to inspire creativity and foster community within her classes and believes that the most valuable pottery education comes from community studios much like The Mud Room. 

Cost: $395 + $25 for your first bag of clay.

Other Fees: Extra clay if you need it is $25 per bag. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy: Please let us know 2 weeks in advance of your class if you’d like to cancel. If you cancel with fewer than 14 days left, unfortunately, we cannot give a refund. If you have to miss class due to illness we are not able to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher has to miss class, we will do our best to find a substitute teacher. If there is no substitute teacher available we will reschedule the class for a later date.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!