Wheel Throwing for Beginners — A Mindful Ceramics Experience in Miami

4 weeks · Wednesdays 7PM to 9PM · Starting July 22nd, 2026

Discover one of the most grounding creative practices available — wheel throwing pottery. This beginner-friendly, small-group workshop in Miami is designed for anyone looking to slow down, disconnect from screens, and reconnect with something real.

Over four Wednesday evenings at El Studio (Miami), you'll learn the foundational skills of wheel throwing: centering clay, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing your finished pieces. But more than technique, you'll experience the meditative rhythm of working with your hands — a proven way to reduce stress, quiet the mind, and build presence.

Pottery is mindfulness in motion. Studies show that creative, tactile practices lower cortisol, support emotional regulation, and improve focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, looking for a screen-free hobby, or simply craving a weekly ritual that's just for you — this is it.

What you'll gain:

• Core wheel throwing skills (centering, pulling, trimming, glazing)

• A consistent weekly mindfulness and creative practice

• A small, supportive community of fellow beginners

• Handmade ceramic pieces to take home

Perfect for: beginners, burnout recovery, stress relief, mindfulness seekers, creative wellness, date nights, solo self-care, Miami locals looking for unique wellness experiences

What’s Included:

• 4 guided sessions with a small group

• All clay, materials, tools, and firings included

• Step-by-step instruction with individual guidance so you can learn the basics of wheel throwing

• Access to our studio during open studio time for the duration of your workshop (4 weeks) - Office Hours with instructor on Tuesday nights.

Schedule (Wednesdays only)

• July 22 — 7PM to 9PM — Introduction to Wheel Throwing, preparing the clay, Centering on the wheel

• July 29 — 7PM to 9PM — Throwing simple shapes

• August 5 — 7PM to 9PM — Trimming & Finishing Forms

• August 12 — 7PM to 9PM — Glazing Your Pieces

Location
El Studio, by OCISLY Ceramics
5400 NE 4th Court, Miami
Please park in the unmarked spots in our lot (pay to park) and enter through the double doors.

Cost: $400
Includes all materials, tools, firings, and instruction
Please sign up with an email you actively check.

The Aftermath — Please be patient, pottery takes time! Your pieces take approximately 6 weeks to process. Please do not contact us before then — we're a small team doing our best. You'll receive a pickup email once your pieces are ready. Make sure you sign up with an email you actively check.

Cancellations & Attendance Cancellations must be submitted via email to ocislyceramics@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your first class. No refunds for no-shows or late cancellations.

This is a multi-week course — there are no reschedules for missed modules. If you can't attend a session, it is your responsibility as a student to keep up with the coursework and use Open Studio hours to practice and catch up. Please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule.

If you're unable to pick up your pieces on the final day, we'll hold them in the studio for one month.