How is a pottery wheel used in art today?

A pottery wheel is a round rotating plate generally waist high in a seated position, it can be motor operated or foot propelled. foot operated is just 2 wheels connected with a axle in between, you kick the lower wheel to turn the upper wheel, the "potters wheel" is a wheel/plate where you put clay to form with your hands and a few tools, you can make many kinds of vessels like bowls, cups, plates, vases, pitchers, etc.