Pottery Wheel Classes
Wheel Throwing Classes in Las Vegas
Learn to shape clay on the potter's wheel at Animal House Pottery in North Las Vegas. Our wheel throwing classes welcome complete beginners and experienced potters alike, with single-session drop-ins, multi-week courses, and ladies night sessions available seven days a week.
What Is Wheel Throwing?
Wheel throwing is the art of shaping clay on a rotating potter's wheel. It is one of the most recognized and rewarding forms of pottery, where you use your hands to transform a ball of clay into bowls, cups, vases, and other vessel forms.
At Animal House Pottery, our wheel throwing classes are designed for every skill level. Beginners learn clay preparation, centering, pulling walls, and forming vessels in a single session. Returning students can build on their skills through multi-week courses and intermediate classes that focus on trimming, taller forms, and refined techniques.
All wheel throwing classes include clay, tools, glaze selection, and kiln firing. Your finished pieces are ready for pickup approximately two to three weeks after your class. No prior experience is needed.
Available Classes
Wheel Throwing Classes
Tuesday Night 4-Week Course
Spend four Tuesday evenings (6pm-8pm) getting comfortable on the wheel. We start with centering and pulling walls in weeks one and two, trim and refine in week three, then pick glazes and finish in week four. $310 covers all four sessions, clay, tools, and kiln firings. Total beginners are more than welcome. Text Anthony at 702-752-9560 with any questions.
- Every Tuesday 6pm-8pm
- 4 progressive sessions
- Day 1-2: Throw | Day 3: Trim | Day 4: Glaze
- All materials + firings included
Private 4-Week Wheel Throwing Course with Anthony Urango
Pick your own dates and learn the wheel with Anthony over four sessions of about two to two and a half hours each. We go throw, throw, trim, glaze, so you leave with finished pieces and real confidence. Clay, tools, and all firings are included. Beginners and returning potters both fit right in. Text Anthony at 702-752-9560 to schedule.
- 4 sessions × 2-2.5 hours each
- $350/person, all materials included
- 2 × 1.5 lb balls of clay per session
- Throw → Throw → Trim → Glaze
Intro/Beginner Pottery Wheel Class (Morning)
Your first time on the wheel, made simple. This class runs seven days a week (11am-1pm), we also have afternoons (4-6pm), or evenings (6-8pm). You'll learn clay prep, centering, pulling walls, shaping, and glaze picking, and your finished pots come back food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. All materials, tools, and firings are included. Great for solo beginners, couples, or a group of friends. Text or call Anthony at 702-752-9560 with questions.
- One-time drop-in class — pick any day
- 11am-1pm, 7 days a week
- Learn centering, pulling walls & glazing
- All materials + firings included
Fridays Ladies Night - Beginning Pottery Wheel
Every Friday from 7pm to 9pm we turn the studio into a relaxed, women-friendly wheel night. You'll make two pieces, pick your glazes, and pick them up in about three to four weeks. $75 includes 3 lbs of clay, all tools, and bisque plus glaze firing. BYOB is welcome and light refreshments are on us. No experience is needed, and members and non-members are both welcome. It's perfect for a girls' night, a bachelorette party, or just making new friends. Text 702-752-9560 to save a wheel.
- Every Friday 7pm-9pm
- 3 lbs of clay per person
- Light refreshments included
- Bisque & glaze firing included
Monday Night 4-Week Pottery Course
Four Monday nights on the wheel, building your skills a little more each week in a small, supportive group. Great for beginners and anyone who wants a consistent push to keep improving. All materials are included.
- Monday evening sessions
- Structured 4-week format
- Wheel throwing focus
- All materials included
Intro/Beginner Pottery Wheel Class (Evening)
Your first time on the wheel, made simple. This drop-in class runs seven days a week, so pick evenings (6pm-8pm), mornings (11am-1pm), or afternoons (4-6pm). You'll learn clay prep, centering, pulling walls, shaping, and glaze picking, and your finished pots come back food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. All materials, tools, and firings are included. Great for solo beginners, couples, or a group of friends. Text or call Anthony at 702-752-9560 with questions.
- One-time drop-in class — pick any evening
- 6pm-8pm, 7 days a week
- Learn centering, pulling walls & glazing
- All materials + firings included
Intermediate Pottery Classes with Anthony Urango
Ready to push past the basics? In these intermediate wheel sessions with Anthony, you'll build on what you know and tackle more advanced forms and techniques at your own pace. All materials are included.
- For students with some experience
- Advanced wheel techniques
- With Anthony Urango
- All materials included
What You Will Learn
Every wheel throwing class covers the fundamentals, with plenty of room to grow.
Centering Clay
The foundation of wheel throwing. Learn to center clay on the wheel head.
Pulling Walls
Shape your piece by pulling the clay upward into even, controlled walls.
Forming Vessels
Create bowls, cups, cylinders, and planters from start to finish.
Trimming & Finishing
Refine the foot and surface of your piece once it firms up.
Glaze Selection
Choose from studio glazes to personalize your finished piece.
Kiln Firing
Your work is bisque fired, glazed, and glaze fired to completion.