Introduction to Throwing with Porcelain with Cath Smith
Introduction to Throwing with Porcelain
3-hour class + 2 open studio sessions
Maximum 2 students per session
Includes 10 lbs of Cone 6 porcelain clay
Prerequisite: Students must have taken an Introduction to Wheel Throwing class or be comfortable and competent throwing with stoneware clay.
Class times scheduled individually with the instructor after sign-up. Instructor will email students.
Curious about the beauty and challenge of porcelain? This intimate, hands-on class is designed for potters who are new to working with porcelain and want to explore its unique properties on the wheel. With only two students per session, you’ll receive personalized instruction as we dive into the fundamentals of throwing with this refined, luminous clay.
Porcelain is known for its smooth texture, bright white color, and translucency—but it also demands a different touch than stoneware. In this 3-hour guided session, you’ll learn tips and techniques to center, pull, and shape porcelain with confidence. Whether you’re transitioning from stoneware or trying porcelain for the first time, this class offers a supportive space to build skills and experiment.
In addition to the class, you’ll have access to two open studio sessions for trimming and glazing your pieces. You’ll receive 10 lbs of Cone 6 porcelain to use throughout your sessions, allowing plenty of clay for practice and finished work.
Why take this class?
• You’re curious about the aesthetic qualities of porcelain and want to learn
how to work with it.
• You’ve heard it’s “finicky” and want guidance in managing its quirks.
• You want a small, focused environment to ask questions and get one-on-one
help.
• You’re looking for a creative challenge that pushes your skills in a new
direction.
Whether you walk away with a delicate cup, a luminous bowl, or just a deeper appreciation for the clay, this class will give you the tools and time to explore porcelain at your own pace.