Do I need experience to join?

No. This experience is designed for beginners and first-time wheel throwers.

Do I keep the pottery I make?

No. This experience is focused on learning and practice. Pieces made during the session are recycled at the end of class.

Is this different from regular Pottery & Pinot?

Yes. Traditional Pottery & Pinot nights focus on hand-built projects that guests keep. This experience takes place on the pottery wheel and focuses on learning and practice.

Pottery & Pinot™: Wheel Throwing Experience

Q: How many people are in each session?

Each session is limited to six participants so everyone gets individual instruction.

A beginner-friendly BYOB pottery date night and social experience in Overland Park, KS

Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel?

Our Pottery & Pinot: Wheel Throwing Experience is a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to wheel throwing. Bring your favorite beverage and spend the evening learning the fundamentals of the pottery wheel in a relaxed, social atmosphere. No experience is needed, and our small class size ensures you’ll receive plenty of one-on-one instruction.

Unlike our traditional Pottery & Pinot nights, where you’ll create a hand-built project to take home, this experience is all about learning the pottery wheel. You’ll throw multiple practice pieces throughout the evening, gaining confidence with each attempt as you discover the fundamentals of wheel throwing.

Experience Details

Duration: Approximately 2 1/2 hours
Class Size: Maximum of 6 participants
Cost: $55 per person
Level: Beginner
Ages: 21+
Location: House of Clay – Downtown Overland Park

What You Will Learn

During this hands-on experience, you’ll be introduced to the basic techniques used to create pottery on the wheel. You’ll learn how to:

Prepare clay for throwing
Center clay on the wheel
Open the clay
Pull the walls
Shape simple bowls and cylinders
Remove your work from the wheel

Our instructor demonstrates each step before providing individual coaching as you practice.

Who This Class Is For

Anyone who’s always wanted to try the pottery wheel
First-time potters
Couples looking for a unique date night
Friends looking for a fun evening together
Anyone curious about pottery before committing to a longer class

What’s Included:

Clay
Use of a pottery wheel
Tools
Step-by-step instruction
Individual coaching

What to Expect:

Unlike our traditional Pottery & Pinot nights, this experience is focused on learning the pottery wheel rather than creating a finished project.

You’ll throw several practice pieces throughout the evening, with each attempt helping you build confidence and improve your technique. Expect to laugh, get a little messy, and experience the excitement of creating pottery on the wheel.

Because the focus is on learning and practice, pieces made during the experience are recycled at the end of class.

What to Bring:

Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
Old towel
Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Reserve Your Spot:

Why don’t we keep the pottery?

Learning the pottery wheel takes practice, and the first few pieces are part of the learning process. This experience is designed to let you experiment, improve with each attempt, and enjoy the process of throwing clay without the pressure of creating a finished piece.

If you’re interested in making pottery to keep, explore our Pottery & Pinot hand-building events or our six-week Beginner Wheel Throwing class.

Do I need any pottery experience?

No. This experience is designed for complete beginners. Our instructor will guide you through each step of the process, making it easy to try the pottery wheel for the first time.

How many people are in each session?

Each session is limited to just six participants, giving everyone plenty of individual instruction and time on the pottery wheel.