Introduction to Wheelthrowing with Nasia Palaios

Introduction to Wheelthrowing with Nasia Palaios

Discover the art of pottery in this hands-on introduction to wheel throwing. Designed specifically for adults with little to no experience, this class provides a supportive environment where you’ll learn and build the foundational techniques of creating functional ceramic pieces on the potter’s wheel. Throughout the course, students will be guided step-by-step through the steps of wheel throwing, including proper clay preparation, centering, opening, pulling walls, and shaping forms such as cups, bowls, and cylinders. You’ll also be introduced to basic trimming and surface treatment techniques to refine and craft a thrown form start to finish. No prior experience is necessary. Your instructor will provide individualized guidance to help you build confidence and develop your skills at your own pace. While wheel throwing can be challenging at first, patience and practice make the process both rewarding and one to remember. All tools, equipment, and clay are provided. Depending on the class format, students may also have the opportunity to glaze and fire selected pieces, creating finished, functional works. Whether you’re looking to explore a new creative hobby, reduce stress through hands-on art making, or simply experience the act of creating something with your own hands, this introductory class offers the perfect place to begin your pottery journey. Come prepared to get your hands dirty, have fun, and discover the wonderful craft of wheel throwing.

Nasia Palaios

Working predominantly through ceramics, Nasia Palaios is a teaching artist who utilizes common wheel throwing, hand building, and slip casting ceramic techniques, in combination with other interests in photography, screen printing, and illustration. She often creates both functional and nonfunctional, installation work. As an artist, she seeks to explore her own nostalgia of her familial ties in order to reconnect with her Greek and Mexican ancestors, as well as their past ceramic practices. Nasia is based in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania, She obtained her BFA in ceramics with a teaching concentration from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture. In April of 2025, she won PAEA’s student artist of the month for higher education. Nasia has been featured in three group exhibitions at Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia, PA (2023, 2024) and has had one solo exhibition “Take Me With You,” (2024) at Tyler as well. Pre and Post graduating from Temple, Nasia has taught individuals ranging from children to adults, with various abilities, in ceramic techniques such as hand building and wheel throwing, as well as other varying art mediums.