Make your own unique mug, bowl, vase or planter using hand building techniques.

Three- 2 hour sessions
- Build 3 pieces (one per week)
- No prior experience necessary
- All supplies included
- This class does NOT include pottery wheel time.

Make your own unique mug, bowl, vase or planter using hand building techniques.

Pieces will be available for pick-up 2 weeks after class is over. (Pieces can be mailed, with prior arrangement, at an additional cost.)

Many students like to take this class more than once to continue to improve their hand building skills and make additional items!

Make your own unique mug, bowl, vase or planter using hand building techniques.

Three- 2 hour sessions
- Build 3 pieces (one per week)
- No prior experience...

Beginning and Intermediate Hand Building - 3 week

Learn to make simple shapes including cups, mugs, bowls and plates. Trimming, surface decoration techniques, and glazing will also be covered. 
- 2 hr class meets Wednesdays for 8 weeks
- No prior experience necessary
- All tools, clay, glazes, firing, shelf space, and open studio time included

Each class is a two hour session with instructor, the last 30 minutes of which are dedicated to clean up. 

Pieces will be available for pick-up 2 weeks after the class has been completed. (Pieces can be mailed, with prior arrangement, at an additional cost.)

Many students like to take this class more than once to continue improving their wheel throwing skills.

Returning students will continue to improve their wheel throwing  skills and work on projects which will incorporate lids, handles, and various surface decoration techniques.

Syllabus:    Week 1 - Intro, studio rules, centering, play with clay
                       Week 2 - Throwing a cylinder
                       Week 3 - Trimming
                       Week 4 - Throwing a bowl
                       Week 5 - Throwing a vase/Trimming
                       Week 6 - Throwing (student choice)/Trimming*
                       Week 7 - Trimming/Underglazing/Glazing
                       Week 8 - Show & Tell, pot luck
*Wet clay work must be completed by week 6

Beginning Pottery Wheel Throwing

Marjorie  DeVisser

I throughly enjoyed my first lesson! These ladies really know their craft.  Can’t wait for my next lesson!! 

Diana Altman

Wonderful place for pottery class. 
Owners are awesome and great teachers. 
Relaxing and fun. 


Michelle Vandenheuvel

Great class! Veronica and Lupe are very knowledgable and helpful to students of all skill levels.

Beginning and Continuing Pottery Wheel Throwing

Stefani Lennard

Veronica is the sweetest!  We did this class as a family Christmas present and we had so much fun .  The instructors were very patient and encouraging and made learning to throw an enjoyable experience.  I will definitely take another class.

Lindsay Harrison

The instructor gives lota of freedom to get comfortable with techniques and using clay for beginners. Definitely recommend for first-time throwers.

Kris Motz

Veronica and Alexis are so helpful. I was having trouble pulling and they helped me figure out a good technique that worked for me. 

Misha Rice

I am currently in my second class at Hot Flash Pottery Studio and I have to admit, I might be hooked! If you are new to wheel throwing I'd highly recommend the shorter (beginning) class to introduce you to the wheel and help you learn basic techniques. The continuing class has been awesome for helping solidify skills and to try a few new things. The owners/instructors, Veronica & Lupe are awesome - friendly & super helpful! If you live anywhere in the Vicksburg area, I highly recommend to take a spin over to Hot Flash and check 'em out!

Kayley Hubbard

Amazing, I cannot even explain how awesome this place is the owners are the best and it’s changed my life!  So excited to come back! 

Annette Kelley

Judy Nelson

Meeting new and interesting people is always a plus. The class itself was educational and most of all comfortable.  There was no pressure. It was just the fun and excitement of learning a new skill.  I’ll be back. j

Amber Schuh

I've taken 3 classes with Hot Flash Pottery and now I'm feeling much more confident in my skills as a beginner potter!

Veronica and Lupe have created a lovely, welcoming studio atmosphere that is friendly to all levels of skill. 

I am thankful for the time I've been able to spend as a student there and look forward to growing even more as an artist 😊

Beginning and Continuing Pottery Wheel Throwing - 8 week

Laura  Schug

Very nice instructor. Very fun atmosphere.  I loved it!!

Beginning and Continuing Wheel Throwing - 8 week

Chris McDonough 

Fabulous 1st class! Instructor was super helpful and very nice. Can’t wait for my next class!

Jessica  Geissel 

Hot Flash Pottery’s classes are excellent. I have no prior experience and struggled the first week but Veronica does an amazing job of helping you learn and be successful, enjoy the process, and have fun. Five weeks in and I am loving it and look forward to class each week. I will likely take the eight week class again to continue to gain skill and confidence. Highly recommend giving it a try. 

Sarah Matyczyn

Such a great way to learn to throw! Veronica is so patient and helpful while letting you be creative and make some mistakes. It's an environment that fosters learning while being playful.

Jessica Huisman

Learning to throw on the wheel in the 8 week class has been so much fun! Veronica is a great teacher and the studio is wonderful and welcoming.  Can wait to continue learning pottery here. Will definitely be taking more classes and would recommend it to anyone with  an interest in learning!

Beginning and Intermediate Wheel Throwing - 8 week

Kyle Vamvakas

This class is amazing! Veronica keeps the environment loose and fun - and does a great job of teaching the basics of throwing and using a pottery wheel. She's super encouraging and supportive as you learn the skills and try them out for yourself. I look forward to it every week!

 Learn to make cups, mugs, bowls and plates

Hot Flash Pottery

Give the gift of art! $50 gift certificate can be used towards a Beginning and Continuing Hand Building Pottery class as well an any other class we offer. Can also be used for the purchase of any item in our shop.

$50 Gift Certificate

Give the gift of art! $50 gift certificate is good for one Beginning and Continuing Hand Building Class.

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Tired of accumulating toys? Give your kids the gift of art. Our Pottery to Go Kits include everything you need to create a unique mug that will last a lifetime. Simply paint your piece with the materials provided and return to our shop for firing. Once your piece is fired it will be dishwasher and microwave safe and a forever keepsake in your home. Included in kit: bisque 20 oz jumbo latte mug, six underglaze colors, sponge, brush, and an instruction booklet.

* Pottery to Go Kits are also great for date night, girl's night out and make a fun birthday party activity.

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Pottery to Go Kit

Tired of accumulating toys? Give your kids the gift of art. Our pottery to go kits include everything you need to create a unique mug that will last a lifetime.

Give the gift of art! $150 gift certificate can be used towards a Mini-Class Pottery Wheel Throwing as well an any other class we offer. Can also be used for the purchase of any item in our shop.

$150 Gift Certificate

Give the gift of art! $120 gift certificate is good for one Mini Wheel Throwing Class.

Give the gift of art! $250 gift certificate can be used towards a 8 week Beginning and Continuing Pottery Wheel Throwing Class as well an any other class we offer. Can also be used for the purchase of any item in our shop.

$250 Gift Certificate

Give the gift of art! $250 gift certificate is good for one Beginning and Continuing Wheel Throwing 7-week pottery class.

Beginning and Intermediate Hand Building - 3 week

Age Requirement