Getting Started at the Wheel
It seems logical that the first course in the beginner track is one that will help you create a strong foundation. This beginner course gives brand-new potters a helpful place to start before jumping into our project-based courses. It is also a great option if you are returning after a long break or simply want to build a stronger foundation at the wheel.
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Getting Started at the Wheel
Find everything you need to get started at the wheel right here! We'll take you through every step you need to begin your pottery journey, or just refresh some things you might have already known.
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Choose your membership type and start building confidence at the wheel.
Annual
$184/yr
Get over two months free when you join with Annual! Commit to your craft for a year and improve your skills as a potter.
Monthly
$19.99/mo
The monthly membership gives you unlimited access to all published courses and online materials.
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Build Confidence at the Wheel!
Becoming proficient at the wheel can be a long journey — but you can learn faster. Join my online studio here and learn the techniques to become a skilled potter.
In-person instruction is not always available or within reach. This online studio brings all of our tried and true Twisted Clay Studio projects to your home or community studio.
Your Personal Online Pottery Studio
Whether you are seeking a project to inspire you or needing to improve a specific skill, these pottery lessons will help you be productive at the wheel. With 450+ videos and new classes added weekly, you can keep learning and growing.
Learn when and where you choose — at your own pace, on your own schedule. Membership gives you access to all my projects and lessons.
Take Control at the Wheel - One Project at a Time
After 20 years at the wheel and working with hundreds of students over the last 10 years at my teaching studio, I’ve found that project-based learning makes all the difference.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Each project is designed to build key clay skills — like throwing bigger, making lids, collaring, and more — all while creating pieces you will be proud of.
TROUBLESHOOTING
I show you how to fix common issues, based on real-world experiences with my students. I share the tools I use, plus the techniques and hand positions to make them work.
A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT
Detailed, high-quality courses are mixed with Live Classes that answer your questions in real-time. Our Twisted Clay Online community helps us grow and learn together.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Stream anywhere. Pause, re-watch, change devices, mark favorites — it's easy to manage lessons to fit your needs. Your watch history lets you pick up right where you left off.
What Ruthie's students are saying
"The library of courses and tutorials is robust and the instruction is so easy to follow. I am learning so much with this app! HIGHLY RECOMMEND"
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"I highly recommend this online course. I've learned so much and my pottery shows the difference in just six short months!"
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"This app is amazing. The content created is the best! I have learned so much and look forward to each months focus. I have used many sites and apps this is by far the best! Thank you for creating a place like this!"
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