Free Mini Course!

Centering Clay on the Pottery Wheel

If you’ve ever taken a pottery class and left feeling frustrated because your clay wouldn’t center, you’re not alone. Most beginners struggle here — not because pottery is difficult, but because centering is rarely taught in a clear, step-by-step way.

In this free 3-video mini course, I’m sharing the exact centering lessons from my full pottery wheel course. These are the same techniques I’ve used to help hundreds of students successfully center clay — many of them within their very first session on the wheel.

Inside the mini course you’ll watch:

• How to Center Clay – A clear step-by-step demonstration of the centering technique I teach beginners.
• How to Center for Left-Handed Potters – The same method adapted specifically for left-handed throwers so the movements feel natural and intuitive.
• Mistakes to Avoid When Centering – The most common reasons clay wobbles and exactly how to fix them.

By the end, you’ll understand what centering is supposed to feel like, what usually goes wrong, and how to correct it.

This mini course is completely free and comes directly from my full pottery wheel course, where I walk you through the entire process of making mugs, bowls, plates, and more — from wedging your clay to glazing finished pieces.