Just One Throw: One Day Pottery Workshop

Duration of Class:
One-day 2.5 hour session

Discover the art of wheel throwing in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives alike. This one-day 2.5 hour session offers a fun and welcoming environment to explore the fundamentals of pottery. Under the guidance of experienced ceramic artist Dominique Chavez, you’ll learn essential techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay on the wheel. Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time or just looking to get your hands dirty with something new, this workshop is all about the process and the joy of creating.

Important note: Participants should not expect to take any completed pieces home at the end. This class focuses on skill-building and creative exploration rather than finished work. That said, if a student really wants to take home their wet clay creation(s), they may.

Suggested Materials: Bring a towel (not required but recommended).

For ages 16+ only. All tools and materials are included—just bring your curiosity!

Refund Policy:

• Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.
• 14+ days before the first class: Full refund.
• 7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.
• Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.
• Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.

To cancel or request a transfer, please email steve@makerspacecharlotte.org. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.

Pottery pieces not picked up after 30 days will be discarded.

Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable.

About the Instructor:
Dominique Chavez is a Charlotte local potter specializing in unique and colorful functional ceramics. She began her ceramic journey in 1994, with 32 yrs experience creating, she attends around thirty markets a year selling her work with her business Clay Slay. She attended several years at The Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts, Appalachian State University for Ceramics, and Clayworks. She is a member of Carolina Clay Matters Guild and Piedmont Culinary Guild. Teaching is her passion and she loves to help others grow and discover art through clay. She includes hand building and wheel thrown methods and is highly focused in finishing techniques like carving and surface design as well as experimental glazing.