Vases are a timeless ceramic form that balance structure, proportion, and elegance.
In this workshop, participants will learn techniques for creating wheel-thrown vases with thoughtful proportions and refined forms. We will focus on methods that help potters move beyond basic cylinders to develop graceful shapes that feel balanced and intentional.
Participants will practise techniques that improve vertical throwing, shaping, and wall control while gaining a deeper understanding of how form and proportion influence the final piece.
This workshop is designed as a development session, encouraging students to refine their throwing skills through repetition and observation.
Beginner Plus
Participants must be able to:
Center clay independently
Throw 1–1.5 lbs of clay on the wheel
This workshop is ideal for students who have already taken a beginner pottery class and want to improve their bowl throwing.
• Throwing taller cylindrical forms as well as other shapes
• Shaping elegant vase profiles
• Controlling wall thickness while pulling height
• Refining rims and necks
• Understanding proportion and balance in vertical forms
• Understanding wall thickness by cutting pieces in half
Cutting pieces is encouraged as it allows participants to visually understand structure and improve technique.
If you are a Community Clay member, you may use your own bag of clay purchased through the studio.
If you are not a member, you are welcome to purchase clay from Community, or bring your own clay. Please note that work made with outside clay must be fired at your home studio.
Please bring your own tools, and also bats/wareboards etc., if you intend to keep items.
Firing is not included.
This workshop is intended as a skill development session, and participants are encouraged to cut their pieces in half to analyze form.
Community Clay is a private ceramics studio in Vancouver focused on skill development and thoughtful practice. Workshops are intentionally kept small to allow for individual guidance at the wheel.
16+
Classes and workshops are non-refundable. If you are no longer able to attend a workshop, you may email us and we may place your spot back up for sale. If the spot is resold, we will refund the cost of the workshop minus a $25 administration fee.
Community Clay
Vancouver, BC
Looking for other pottery classes in Vancouver?
Community Clay offers:
• Pottery Wheel Workshops
• Handbuilding Workshops
• Date Night Pottery Workshops
• Studio Membership for independent practice