Friday January 16th, 2026 | 6pm-9pm
Instructor: Spenser Bower
Get your hands in the clay! In this course, you’ll learn how to throw functional forms from the ground up. We’ll dive right into the essentials—wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming—while giving you plenty of dedicated studio time to practice and explore your own style.
At The Digs, we love when students bring their personal interests and ideas into the studio. You’ll get a solid foundation in the basics, plus tips and tricks tailored to what you want to make.
New to clay? Coming back for more? Everyone’s invited. Our beginner-friendly classes are the perfect way to grow your skills with supportive guidance, a fun creative atmosphere, and the chance to make something you’re proud of.
Friday January 16th, 2026 | 6pm-9pm
Instructor: Spenser Bower
Get your hands in the clay! In this course, you’ll learn how to throw functional forms from the ground up. We’ll dive right into the essentials—wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming—while giving you plenty of dedicated studio time to practice and explore your own style.
At The Digs, we love when students bring their personal interests and ideas into the studio. You’ll get a solid foundation in the basics, plus tips and tricks tailored to what you want to make.
New to clay? Coming back for more? Everyone’s invited. Our beginner-friendly classes are the perfect way to grow your skills with supportive guidance, a fun creative atmosphere, and the chance to make something you’re proud of.
Learning Objectives
Wedging Basics, Centering Basics, Throwing a Cylinder, Surface Decoration & Additions, Trimming Basics, Begin thinking about the possibilities of clay as a medium for creative and functional expression.
Day Breakdown:
Day 1: Wedging, Centering, Throwing
Day 2: Build throwing skills from day one
Day 3: Trimming / scoring and slipping
Day 4: Surface decoration
