Wheel at Home - Home Studio for 4 weeks!
Available for a 4 week period available anytime between January 19th - March 21rst, 2026. Please confirm your rental period through purchase. 
 
Pre-requisite:
To qualify for rental, participant must have taken an introductory session on the potter's wheel either with our studio or an equivalent experience. You may be asked about your previous experience to confirm rental. 
 
This take home kit is ideal for the person who:
has had an introduction to the potter's wheel
can't wait for classes to resume!
wants to build their clay working skills, practice and refine their wheel work
has time & space to safely use the wheel at home
wants to test having a home studio
aims to improve their skills between classes
is self-directed
 
Our hope is that this offering will help you to build your understanding, skill, and confidence in working with clay at your own pace. If/when you return to a class, we'll measure progress and build skills from there. Like any craft or pursuit, practice is what moves us forward. 
 
If it is of intertest and schedule permits, a 1/1 private class can be booked at an added fee to your rental. 
 
This package includes:  
1 x Shimpo VL Lite Electric Potter's Wheel with fitted splash pan and  foot pedal (weighs 50lbs and is easy to move with 1-2 people)
Adjustable potter's stool
If needed, a Basic Tool Kit including:
cutting wire
pin tool
serrated rib
smooth rib
metal trim tool
aluminum trim tool
loop carving tool (for fine carving)
modeling tool
small and large sponge
small bucket for throwing water
1 x insert batt
6 x bisque tiles
larger lidded bucket for reclaim collection or clay storage
 
Materials included in your Rental
1 bag of clay  
pre-made slip or instructions for you to make your own slip
6 underglazes of your choice (from studio selection)
1 bisque firing tbd
1 in-studio glazing session tbd
1 glaze firing tbd
management & handling of work + technical support
 
What you will need at home to make this work:
space 
power outlet
appropriate extension cord if required
waterproof work table or surface
somewhere to place works in progress (space on table, small shelf unit, cupboard or bin)
bowl/buckets for water management
towel
floor covering if needed (tarp or plastic throw)
light/s
light plastic sheeting to manage hydration of clay and works in progress
damp box if not in use
most importantly, YOU time!! ;)
 
$450 FEES include:
$350.00 4 week rental of wheel, stool, tools & supplies
$50.00 1 bag of Clay (to include the cost of glazing and firing)
$50.00 Damage deposit (refundable on return) + hst
 
Wheel, stool & supplies must be returned in clean and perfect working condition, undamaged for a full refund of damage deposit. If returned dirty, we will hold the deposit. If tools are missing, replacement fees will be subtracted from your damage deposit.
 
Additional tools & materials may be requested, please enquire.
Upon purchase, a rental agreement will be sent and must be signed prior to wheel package pick-up or delivery*.
 
Rules & Tips:
Wheel, tools and stool must be returned clean and undamaged by agreed date.
Only materials provided by the studio are approved for firing. 
Additional materials may be purchased from the Studio.
Wheels must be set-up in a safe indoor space and not be exposed to the elements.
Wheels must be turned off and unplugged when not in use.
Wheels should not be used by others not trained nor un-supervised by renter *especially children
Tools and supplies provided by the studio should be cleaned regularly after use, and should not be left to soak in water or left with clay on surfaces as this can damage and erode tools, batts, wheel head, undercarriage and surfaces.
All clean-up should be done with a damp sponge and extra moisture wiped away.
We advise using a tarp on certain floor surfaces under your wheel such as wood or carpet. 
We advise a bucket system for your clay water as we do in the studio. 
Do not wash clay waste down indoor plumbing. instead, collect in a bucket and designate a spot outside where you can safely dispose of clay water. 
Save your reclaim & practise wedging it. 
Clay laundry should be washed in a bucket of water and hung to dry. Dispose of clay water outdoors.
Avoid dry clay build up on clothing, foot ware, and work surfaces. Dry clay dust that becomes airborne is easily breathed in without notice. As the particles are too fine to expel, long term exposure to ceramic dust can lead to very serious health problems. This is the largest risk factor in working with clay, both in the studio and at home which is easily managed by keeping things clean as you go. 
 
Choose your Clay Body:
from in-stock studio Clay
Current option: PSH GREY STONEWARE