Throwing Taller with Tom Loggia

Saturday, February 7th, 2026
1:00pm-4:00pm
$68

Instructor: Tom Loggia

This workshop, taught by Tom Loggia, is designed for students who wish to improve their ability to create taller well-structured forms. Participants should be comfortable centering up to 4 pounds of clay and be able to pull straight cylinders with reasonable consistency. We will focus on techniques for building height efficiently and evenly as well as improving control while working with larger amounts of clay, and strengthening form, structure, and overall throwing confidence! This workshop is ideal for those who feel solid with foundational wheel skills and want to challenge themselves to work larger while maintaining precision and stability.
Please note: firing fees are not included in this workshop should you decide to keep pieces from the class!

About Tom: Tom is the Monday Advanced Wheel Instructor and Head Studio Manager at Railyard Arts! Throwing for over 50 years, Tom was 11 years old when he began fooling around with clay on the wheel and quickly discovered the earthly pleasures of creating pottery. As pottery developed into a passion, Tom became more ambitious, building his own kick wheel and a raku kiln. He spent years teaching himself how to master his craft while also learning to synthesize the materials required in the composition of his art. Over the years while being mentored by Jay Lindsay, a well-known local ceramic artist, Tom participated in many ceramic workshops classes with other accomplished ceramic artists. Tom learned many different techniques to developing his own style and is now excited to pass on the knowledge he has learned to other aspiring ceramic artists at all teaching levels.