Intro to Wheel Throwing for Middle Schoolers
Ready to take a spin? This session introduces students to the magic of the pottery wheel.
This class guides students through the tactile process of centering, opening, and pulling clay to create their first functional vessels. While designed for beginners, we warmly welcome returning students who wish to refine their technique and experiment with new forms. Our instructor provides personalized demonstrations to ensure every student builds confidence and skill.
Grades: 6-8 (based on the grade for Fall 2026)
Katie Schmitt
Katie Schmitt is an artist who has experience teaching engaging classes and camps at art museums, galleries, and community organizations in Minnesota and North Dakota.
She has a BA in Studio Art and Art History at Gustavus Adolphus College. During college she studied abroad in Florence, Italy. She began working in the arts at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, ND where she led education programs for youth and adults. After returning to southeastern Minnesota, she continued to work in the arts and non-profits, including the Rochester Arts Center, Girl Scouts, Southeast Service Cooperative, and teaching at the annual Young Authors, Young Artists conferences.
Katie loves designing, painting, laser-cutting, crafting, and ceramics. As a teaching artist, she focuses on the process of making and provides opportunities to explore creativity and multi-disciplinary connections with her students.
Katie works in Community Education at Byron Public Schools.
302- Intro to Wheel - July
Instructors:
- Katie Schmitt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 21st 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Byron Community Education Center |
| Wed, Jul 22nd 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Byron Community Education Center |
| Wed, Jul 29th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Byron Community Education Center |
