ADULT BEGINNER WHEEL CLASS
$95 (instructor gratuity included)

BRP Baroque offer a 2-hour adult non-private class specifically designed for beginners. Rest assured, each participant will receive detailed, step-by-step instruction to ensure an enriching experience.
Kindly note that once tickets are purchased, there are no refunds or reschedules permitted. To avoid any inconvenience, we kindly request that all interested individuals secure a ticket in advance, as entry may not be granted without one.

**Please allow 7-8 weeks for your pottery to go through the entire firing process. Scroll further to read the Student Waiver*
Tickets turn off 30 minutes beforehand to ensure instructors can get everything prepared for class. No exceptions.

For more information regarding indoor and outdoor class areas and bookings, please scroll down!

We can ship your pots to you!

If you’re visiting from out of town, you can arrange for shipping when your pots are ready

1-4 Pots Ships for $25 & 5+ Pots Standard Shipping Rates Apply

Outdoor/Indoor Area Classes
We cannot guarantee access to an outdoor area for every class due to availability, we make every effort to maximize the opportunities for our students to experience the outdoors. While outdoor classes are not guaranteed, we strive to provide a well-rounded pottery experience that incorporates the best of both indoor and outdoor environments. All of our pottery wheels indoor and outdoor offer stunning views and beautiful ambiance. Please feel free to roam around the studio before and after classes for photo opts.

NOTE ON ADULT BEGINNER

Tickets for non-privates turn off 30 minutes before each class to ensure instructors can prepare for the class. No exceptions.

These classes are non-private classes and are NOT meant for intensive, 1-on-1 attention or for groups of 6 or more who want to go at their own pace. Others who are not in your group will be taking the class as well. If you do not want to take these classes or have a larger group, please book a private.

WHAT IS INCLUDED AND WHAT TO EXPECT

 Classes include step-by-step instruction, clay, tools, choice of glaze color, and post-production of your pots (bisque and glaze firing). These classes are non-private classes and are NOT meant for intensive, 1-on-1 attention or for groups of 6 or more who want to go at their own pace. Others who are not in your group will be taking the class as well. If you want to go at your own pace or have a larger group, please book a private.

Your instructor preps the wheel area, clay and tools ahead of time. After a short intro and demo, students receive step-by-step instruction on how to make and design a pot on the wheel. For theses classes, we focus on making a bowl or a smaller pot that are best for beginners who’ve never thrown before (or haven’t thrown a lot).

At the end of class, the instructor will guide everyone through a quick clean up. Students will then get to choose a glaze color for their piece.
Your pots stay at the studio and staff handle all the post-production - glazing and firing. Once every pot in your group is finished, the staff will contact you for pick-up.

**Please allow 7-8 weeks for your pottery to go through the entire firing process. Scroll further to read the Student Waiver*
Tickets turn off 30 minutes beforehand to ensure instructors can get everything prepared for class. No exceptions.

ATTENDANCE, REFUNDS, RESCHEDULES

We do not offer refunds or reschedules for missed bookings - all sales are final. We cannot change a reservation once it is made and the teacher is scheduled. Please arrive 10 mins before class time to check in and get settled. Since there are others taking the class as well, we want to be considerate of them by showing up promptly, and allowing the class to start and end on time without interruptions.

Please make sure to change the quantity of tickets if booking for multiple people. If you don’t book the correct amount of tickets, you may not be admitted to class.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Please respect your instructor and the others in the studio - put your phones on silent, vibrate or lower the volume. Take all phone calls outside if needed.

WHAT TO WEAR

Come dressed comfortably with long hair tied back and nice jewelry and watches removed (they won’t get hurt but it is a pain to clean the clay off!). Please bring sunglasses for outdoor area classes. The clay will wash out and we do provide clean aprons; but wear clothes you don’t mind getting clay on. Long nails are not ideal for pottery but we have techniques to work around it!

STUDENT WAIVER:

ATTENTION BITTER ROOT POTTERY STUDENTS:

Please allow 7-8 weeks for your pottery to complete the firing process. Staff will contact you when everyone’s pottery in your group is ready to be picked up. From the time of your contact, you have 30 days to come pick up your pottery. After 30 days, your work may not be available for pick-up as we need to clear room for new student work.

Occasionally, pieces do not make it through the firing process due to air bubbles, construction issues, etc. Sometimes, firings do not go as planned - shapes may warp slightly or glazes may come out different than expected. Staff cannot control the results of firings once a pot is in the kiln. This is simply the nature of the imperfect ceramic process. Completed, “perfect” pots cannot be guaranteed.

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED IF YOUR PIECE DOES NOT MAKE IT.

You are coming to Bitter Root Pottery for the whole experience of working in a ceramics studio with a knowledgeable, friendly instructor! Our instructors have been working for years in this discipline to learn its many nuances and to get to the skills they have today. These skills cannot be imparted in one 2 hour session. So while you may have ideas of making a perfect bowl, we encourage you to put those expectations down and focus on enjoying the entire experience of working with clay and engaging with the creative process so in-depth.