Join us for a 6 weeks on the potters’ wheel, learning and perfecting the throwing process to create functional domestic wares, taught by industry professional potters
Thursday mornings 10am-12.30pm, running from 23rd April through to 28th May 2026
During the course you will learn the whole throwing process from start to finish…
Preparing the clay including weighing, wedging and balling-up
Centring and basic cylinder shapes, learning and perfecting how to throw simple forms, giving you the foundation to move on to shaping into bowls, mugs and vases etc
Turning and trimming your pots to your desired shape and how to use a range of tools to achieve this
Learning about attachments such as handles, spouts and lids
Learn about the potters’ wheel and how to operate safely, as well as cleaning down your wheel and tools at the end of each session as part of your studio H&S practice
In week 6, spend some time learning about glazing your work ready for firing
Your expert tutor will demonstrate in each session and will be on-hand to give you plenty of support and direction whilst you practice your technique.
This course is suitable for complete beginners to those who’ve attended some throwing classes before and are looking to practice and improve their foundational technique.
What’s included:
15hrs pottery wheel time with expert potter tuition to help you learn and practice traditional throwing techniques
5x throwing session and 1x glazing session
Plenty of hands-on tutor support and guidance throughout the sessions
Inclusive of all tuition, materials, equipment use and stoneware firings - no hidden extra costs!
Decorate your 8 best pieces for firing - work collection is several weeks after the final session once work has dried and been glaze fired.
Free secure parking at venue
Hot water, kitchen and WC facilities with tea/coffee/herbals/oat milk provided
Things to note (read before booking):
Adults 18yrs+ only
Suitable for complete beginners to those who’ve attended throwing classes before and are looking to practice and improve their foundational technique
Please bring your own apron and hand towel. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky!
Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any accessibility requirements (such as being differently abled, reduced mobility, neurodiverse etc) or health issues that we need to be aware of (such as balance issues, low blood pressure, allergies etc)
This course is non-refundable/non-transferable without exception. If you’ve booked and are no longer able to attend then you can gift your course to someone else - just let us know who will be coming in your place (this does not apply to individual sessions in a course)
We can't reimburse you or offer catch-up sessions for any missed classes during the course - we assume that you have checked your diary to make sure you can come along to as many sessions as possible
Join us for a 6 weeks on the potters’ wheel, learning and perfecting the throwing process to create functional domestic wares, taught by industry professional potters
Thursday mornings 10am-12.30pm, running from 23rd April through to 28th May 2026
During the course you will learn the whole throwing process from start to finish…
Preparing the clay including weighing, wedging and balling-up
Centring and basic cylinder shapes, learning and perfecting how to throw simple forms, giving you the foundation to move on to shaping into bowls, mugs and vases etc
Turning and trimming your pots to your desired shape and how to use a range of tools to achieve this
Learning about attachments such as handles, spouts and lids
Learn about the potters’ wheel and how to operate safely, as well as cleaning down your wheel and tools at the end of each session as part of your studio H&S practice
In week 6, spend some time learning about glazing your work ready for firing
Your expert tutor will demonstrate in each session and will be on-hand to give you plenty of support and direction whilst you practice your technique.
This course is suitable for complete beginners to those who’ve attended some throwing classes before and are looking to practice and improve their foundational technique.
What’s included:
15hrs pottery wheel time with expert potter tuition to help you learn and practice traditional throwing techniques
5x throwing session and 1x glazing session
Plenty of hands-on tutor support and guidance throughout the sessions
Inclusive of all tuition, materials, equipment use and stoneware firings - no hidden extra costs!
Decorate your 8 best pieces for firing - work collection is several weeks after the final session once work has dried and been glaze fired.
Free secure parking at venue
Hot water, kitchen and WC facilities with tea/coffee/herbals/oat milk provided
Things to note (read before booking):
Adults 18yrs+ only
Suitable for complete beginners to those who’ve attended throwing classes before and are looking to practice and improve their foundational technique
Please bring your own apron and hand towel. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky!
Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any accessibility requirements (such as being differently abled, reduced mobility, neurodiverse etc) or health issues that we need to be aware of (such as balance issues, low blood pressure, allergies etc)
This course is non-refundable/non-transferable without exception. If you’ve booked and are no longer able to attend then you can gift your course to someone else - just let us know who will be coming in your place (this does not apply to individual sessions in a course)
We can't reimburse you or offer catch-up sessions for any missed classes during the course - we assume that you have checked your diary to make sure you can come along to as many sessions as possible
