On the Potter's Wheel AM
Adult jumpstART Workshop | Registration opens Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Curious about wheel throwing? This is your chance to try it out in a fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop. You’ll experience throwing your planter on the wheel and learn some basic ceramic techniques. We'll fire your work and it'll be ready for pick up within two weeks of your workshop in the Ceramics Studio. Please review our Operating Hours for studio access.
Nina Rajagopalan
Nina Rajagopalan (they/them) is a ceramic and fiber artist living in West Philadelphia. They have been a practicing ceramic artist for over a decade, creating figure and animal sculpture and functional wheel-thrown pottery. Nina also makes handmade clothing, often using reclaimed fabrics. They teach ceramics classes for adults and youth at several art centers throughout Philadelphia. In Nina’s own art practice, they explore archetypal and playful motifs, and they enjoy experimenting with unusual forms, flashy colors and bold patterns. Nina started participating in wood firings a couple of years ago and they are very excited to continue learning more about this fascinating form of ceramic production.