SUMMER CAMP
Thursday July 30th | 10am-2pm
This focused throwing class is designed to help students work smarter, not harder, at the wheel. In this camp session, Eric guides participants through the fundamentals of efficient wheel-throwing - refining movements, improving consistency, and building confidence through repetition and technique.
Rather than just making pots, students will learn how to:
Center more quickly and with less strain
Use body positioning for better control
Pull even walls with fewer corrections
Create consistent forms in a series
Minimize wasted clay and unnecessary trimming
Through demonstrations, timed throwing exercises, and guided practice, students will build speed, accuracy, and muscle memory. The goal is to help each participant streamline their process so they can throw more pieces with greater consistency and less fatigue.
Ideal for students who already have basic wheel experience and want to level up their skills, this class emphasizes production flow, clean technique, and intentional practice.
Eric Beale is the instructor for this course. He offers an impressive skillset learned over more than two decades as a studio potter. Eric believes in building consistency and control through repetition, and looks forward to helping you get set up for success in your craft.
Notes! Please include a few notes for us with your course purchase:
1) Short description of your experience
2) Specific skills you’re interested in targeting
Obviously your work will not be fired before our closing celebration, but you can still enter it should you decide you want the opportunity to win ribbons/prizes. You will have the option to come back on a Friday night in the future between the hours of 5-9pm to finish glazing your piece, or you can choose a glaze color and have us do it for you.
BYOB Policy
We can’t provide beer or wine, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’re 21+ and sip responsibly.
Camp Patches
Each camper will receive a limited-edition patch designed by the featured workshop artist. Each one reflects the spirit of that class, and the techniques explored. Sew them onto your apron, tote, or camp hoodie, and start a collection! I mean… that’s pretty sweet, right?!
Camp Loyalty Perks
• Buy 1 Get 20% off! After paying full price for one workshop, you will receive 20% off your next workshop of equal or lesser value.
• Attend all workshops and you’ll receive your Buy 1 Get 20% off discounts, a limited edition 2026 Summer Camp Claypron (complete with logo and room for your patches!), along with an Official Camp hoodie and Clay Nerds Unite Camp Tote.
What’s a week at summer camp without a closing ceremony and ribbon awards? If you attend just one workshop, you are invited to display your favorite pieces from your week at camp to share with everyone, and for the chance to earn a ribbon. Tried something new? Mastered a tricky technique? Created a masterpiece? Survived kiln drama? There’s likely gonna be a ribbon for that. We’ll cheer. We’ll clap. We may ooooh and ahhh….
Patches will be proudly displayed. Stories will be told. This is our moment to celebrate the beautiful community that forms when we gather to create with one another… and play in the mud.
A Quick Camp Policy Note
All workshop sales are final — no refunds or credits. We operate Summer Camp with built-in discounts to make it accessible, and we plan carefully to create something truly special. Our guest artists travel to be here and are paid for sharing their knowledge with our community. Thank you for understanding and supporting that commitment.*This workshop is not eligible for camp discounts.
Get ready to make some new friends, learn some cool stuff, and have a lot of fun being muddy. Clay nerds unite! See you soon.
SUMMER CAMP
Thursday July 30th | 10am-2pm
This focused throwing class is designed to help students work smarter, not harder, at the wheel. In this camp session, Eric guides participants through the fundamentals of efficient wheel-throwing - refining movements, improving consistency, and building confidence through repetition and technique.
Rather than just making pots, students will learn how to:
Center more quickly and with less strain
Use body positioning for better control
Pull even walls with fewer corrections
Create consistent forms in a series
Minimize wasted clay and unnecessary trimming
Through demonstrations, timed throwing exercises, and guided practice, students will build speed, accuracy, and muscle memory. The goal is to help each participant streamline their process so they can throw more pieces with greater consistency and less fatigue.
Ideal for students who already have basic wheel experience and want to level up their skills, this class emphasizes production flow, clean technique, and intentional practice.
Eric Beale is the instructor for this course. He offers an impressive skillset learned over more than two decades as a studio potter. Eric believes in building consistency and control through repetition, and looks forward to helping you get set up for success in your craft.
Notes! Please include a few notes for us with your course purchase:
1) Short description of your experience
2) Specific skills you’re interested in targeting
Obviously your work will not be fired before our closing celebration, but you can still enter it should you decide you want the opportunity to win ribbons/prizes. You will have the option to come back on a Friday night in the future between the hours of 5-9pm to finish glazing your piece, or you can choose a glaze color and have us do it for you.
BYOB Policy
We can’t provide beer or wine, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’re 21+ and sip responsibly.
Camp Patches
Each camper will receive a limited-edition patch designed by the featured workshop artist. Each one reflects the spirit of that class, and the techniques explored. Sew them onto your apron, tote, or camp hoodie, and start a collection! I mean… that’s pretty sweet, right?!
Camp Loyalty Perks
• Buy 1 Get 20% off! After paying full price for one workshop, you will receive 20% off your next workshop of equal or lesser value.
• Attend all workshops and you’ll receive your Buy 1 Get 20% off discounts, a limited edition 2026 Summer Camp Claypron (complete with logo and room for your patches!), along with an Official Camp hoodie and Clay Nerds Unite Camp Tote.
What’s a week at summer camp without a closing ceremony and ribbon awards? If you attend just one workshop, you are invited to display your favorite pieces from your week at camp to share with everyone, and for the chance to earn a ribbon. Tried something new? Mastered a tricky technique? Created a masterpiece? Survived kiln drama? There’s likely gonna be a ribbon for that. We’ll cheer. We’ll clap. We may ooooh and ahhh….
Patches will be proudly displayed. Stories will be told. This is our moment to celebrate the beautiful community that forms when we gather to create with one another… and play in the mud.
A Quick Camp Policy Note
All workshop sales are final — no refunds or credits. We operate Summer Camp with built-in discounts to make it accessible, and we plan carefully to create something truly special. Our guest artists travel to be here and are paid for sharing their knowledge with our community. Thank you for understanding and supporting that commitment.*This workshop is not eligible for camp discounts.
Get ready to make some new friends, learn some cool stuff, and have a lot of fun being muddy. Clay nerds unite! See you soon.
