SPRING YOUTH: Continuing Wheel Throwing (Ages 8-12)

Course Description:     
For students that have taken at least 1 wheel throwing class previously - learn and continue to expand your wheel throwing skill set in this youth wheel throwing class. Students will continue to learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, while additionally learning how to expand their wheel throwing skill set to design different forms of functional pottery and explore adding hand-built items to wheel thrown vessels while moving on to more advanced techniques. Please note: this class is best suited for students that have taken at least 1 wheel throwing class at The Umbrella and are ready to move on to move advanced techniques.

Instructor: Ellie Burke
Ellie Burke is ceramic artist and an educator. She embarked on her artistic journey by earning her bachelor's degree in art education from Saint Michael’s College, where she honed her skills and developed a profound appreciation for the arts.Upon graduating, Ellie began her teaching career at the Fales School in Westborough, Massachusetts. For seven years, she devoted herself to nurturing the creativity of elementary students, instilling in... Learn More »
Age range: 
8-12
Students min/max: 
4/10
Duration: 
6 weeks
Day/time: 
Thursdays, April 30 - June 4, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dates: 
April 30, 2026
May 7, 2026
May 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 4, 2026
Location: 
Room 108
Cost: 
$250