Level Up. Create a Cohesive Dinnerware Set

Our Intermediate Wheel Throwing class is just the way to make it happen. 

If you’ve been looking for a ceramics class that's a bit more advanced, or you've been searching for ways to take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level, this focused four-week course is the perfect next step. Designed for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, this class teaches you how to create a cohesive, functional dinnerware set — complete with matching plates, bowls, and cups.

Through weekly demonstrations and personalized instruction, you’ll refine your technique, improve consistency, and learn the precision needed to throw multiples that look and feel like part of a unified set.

What You’ll Learn in This Dinnerware Pottery Class

Creating a matching dinnerware set requires accuracy, intention, and repetition — all skills that help potters refine their craft. In this class, you will learn how to:

• Throw multiples with consistent proportions and dimensions

• Create nested bowls that fit neatly together

• Use calipers, templates, and measuring tools to achieve uniformity

• Balance form and function for plates, bowls, and cups

• Develop repeatable processes that support long-term growth as a potter

Whether you're hoping to master dinnerware sets, improve production skills, or simply build confidence working in series, this course will help you level up with guidance and structure.

Who This Class Is For

This is an intermediate-level ceramics class recommended for students who feel comfortable with the wheel and want to deepen their technical skills. Ideal participants can:

• Reliably wedge and center clay

• Throw 2.5–3 lbs of clay with predictable results

• Understand the basic steps taught in a beginning wheel course

Most students take Beginning Wheel twice before moving into intermediate coursework, but if you're unsure, the studio team is happy to help assess your readiness.

Class Schedule & Location

Mondays, January 5 – January 26
7:00–9:00 PM
Taught by Jesse Gritzinger

Location:
Still Life Ceramics
1600 Altamont Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

This condensed, month-long class meets once per week for four sessions. Students also receive daily open studio access, providing ample time to practice, refine shapes, and complete your dinnerware pieces.

What to Bring

Continuing Wheel students should bring:

• Their own clay

• Personal tool kit

• Minimum of four 12" bats for plate-making

Still Life Ceramics offers an on-site supply shop if you need to purchase materials.
The course fee includes firing for up to 15 finished pieces and access to studio recycled clay.

Why Learn to Make a Dinnerware Set?

As you advance in ceramics, learning to create well-matched sets is a foundational skill — one that teaches precision, process, and patience. It’s also incredibly rewarding to enjoy a meal from a set you crafted entirely by hand. Many students use this class to:

• Elevate their technique

• Develop a personal style

• Create thoughtful handmade gifts

• Begin building a cohesive body of work

If you’ve been aiming to take your wheel throwing from “comfortable” to “intentional,” this class will meet you right where you are.

Additional Details

Still Life Ceramics has open studio hours seven days a week, giving you time outside of class to practice, trim, and produce multiples at your own pace.

For more information about policies, payments, and studio guidelines, please visit the FAQ page.