Wheel Throwing
with Pegah Shahghasemi and Nick Maletta
About Pegah
Pegah is an admirable Potter who is co-founder and owner of Kuzeh Pottery along the Arts Walk in Brookland DC, where you'll find functional ceramics including tableware, and bakeware influenced by Persian culture, Mediterranean patterns, and nature. She learned how to throw at Mugi pottery from Outi Pakman on the upper west side in NYC and brings with her a wealth of expertise in slip casting, surface decoration, mold casting, handbuilding, and more. Her joy for clay started in 2011 and she hasn't stopped creating since then!
About Nick
Nick started his pottery journey in high school, where he learned different hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Over the years, he has gained and explored various skills from different potters and applied these to his own craft. This past year, Nick has been taking wheel throwing class with Pegah at Art Works Now, and helping to make production pottery at Kuzeh Pottery. Nick earned his undergraduate degree in Biology, and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management. He often incorporates his love for the earth and nature into his designs.
We offer wheel throwing clay classes at three experience levels for adults 18+. Whether you’ve never touched clay before, or you’ve been throwing for years, our talented teaching artists have the skills to further your abilities. Each session’s capacity is 9 students, allowing for one-on-one instruction in a laid-back environment. Learn techniques of wheel throwing and glazing.
Registration fee ($325) includes a 25 lb bag of clay and additional bags are available for purchase at registration ($25 for a 25 lb bag). All other clay purchases must be made at Art Works Now.
If the class that you want to register for is full, we invite you to join the waitlist on our registration site.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE with Nick: April 24 - June 12 (8 weeks) • Monday, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Full
This class will introduce the basics of wheel throwing techniques including wedging, centering, throwing basic cylinder and bowl shapes, trimming, and glazing. This course will provide help and attention to each student to enable them to progress at their own pace.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE with Nick: April 26 - June 14 (8 weeks) • Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Full
This class will introduce the basics of wheel throwing techniques including wedging, centering, throwing basic cylinder and bowl shapes, trimming, and glazing. This course will provide help and attention to each student to enable them to progress at their own pace.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE with Pegah:April 27 - June 15 (8 weeks) • Thursday 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Full
This class will introduce the basics of wheel throwing techniques including wedging, centering, throwing basic cylinder and bowl shapes, trimming, and glazing. This course will provide help and attention to each student to enable them to progress at their own pace.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED with Pegah: April 25 - June 13 (8 weeks) • Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
This class is the continuation of the intermediate class. Students in this class must have 1 year of continuous throwing experience at Art Works Now. We will focus on more complicated pieces thrown on the wheel and then alter them to create one unit, such as teapots, and baking dishes. We will also work on creating each student's own style, and improving their skills.
This program will be in-person at Art Works Now. All safety, health, and social distancing precautions will be upheld. Click here to read more about our COVID-19 Policy & Procedures.
*Open to fully vaccinated participants.