Classes / Wheel-Throwing: 6-week Beginner Course

Wheel Throwing: 6-week Beginner Course

Master the Foundations
Transform raw clay into beautiful vessels over six weeks of structured learning. This comprehensive course builds your skills progressively, from centring to creating functional pieces, while connecting with fellow pottery enthusiasts.

Course Details

  • Duration: 2.5 hours × 6 sessions

  • Maximum: 6 students

  • Price: £270

  • Age requirement: 18+

  • All materials and equipment provided

  • Additional £10/kg firing charge for pieces you wish to keep

Weekly Journey

  • Week 1: Practice basic cylinder-throwing (400g clay)

  • Week 2: Refine techniques (400g clay)

  • Week 3: Progress to larger forms (800g clay)

  • Week 4: Introduction to turning techniques

  • Week 5: Bowl forms (800g clay)

  • Week 6: Glazing basics

FAQ’s

  • No prior experience required. This course starts with the basics and builds progressively.

  • The course follows a structured progression:

    • Week 1-2: Basic cylinder throwing with 400g clay

    • Week 3: Larger forms with 800g clay

    • Week 4: Turning techniques

    • Week 5: Bowl forms

    • Week 6: Glazing basics

  • You'll make multiple pieces each session, with the opportunity to keep your best work (or as many as you would like to keep). There is an extra charge of £10/kg to cover firing and glazing. The pieces are weighed at the leather hard stage.

  • We will try our best to accommodate you into one of our other classes, but spaces are limited and availability is not guaranteed.

  • Parking in the space is very limited, but there is parking available at the nearest ASDA, 5-10 minutes walking from the studio.