Our Level 2 pottery wheel throwing course is designed for potters who have already completed Level 1 Foundations, or have equivalent experience, have the foundational throwing techniques in place, and are ready to progress beyond the basics.
Working alongside an experienced practising potter in a relaxed, supportive studio, you'll refine technique, improve consistency and explore more ambitious forms while developing your own creative voice on the wheel.
Over six weeks, areas of exploration may include the following:
Spiral wedging techniques and practice
Refining throwing consistency
Throwing with larger amounts of clay
Throwing off the hump
Sectional throwing
Bowls and more considered open forms
Cylinder variation, height and proportion
Handles and pulled additions
Lids and lidded forms
Pouring forms and spouts
Trimming, finishing and refining form - including fluting
Developing greater confidence, gesture and individuality in your work
Your tutor will help you in your area of focus - have a think about what you’d like support with or areas for exploration before you book.
This course is ideal if you can already do the following:
Weigh-up and wedge your clay ready for throwing
Fairly consistently centre, cone, open out and pull up clay (foundational techniques)
Fairly consistently throw simple cylinders and bowls
If you're completely new to pottery wheel throwing, or are still trying to master the foundational techniques (detailed above), we recommend starting with Level 1 Foundations. Think of Level 1 like learning to drive. Once you've mastered the foundations, you're ready to explore new destinations with our Level 2 courses.
✔ Six weekly 2½-hour throwing sessions
✔ Maximum 7 participants
✔ Expert tuition from a practising ceramic artist
✔ Use of all studio tools and equipment
✔ Bisque firing of up to 8 finished pots
✔ Tea, coffee and biscuits
✔ Free parking
This course focuses exclusively on pottery wheel throwing, allowing you to spend every session developing your making skills. We'll bisque fire up to 8 finished pots for you at the end of the course.
If you'd like to glaze your work, join our separate Glazing Workshop, where ceramic artist Rachelle Corker will introduce stoneware glazes and oxides, and decoration techniques.
With a maximum of 7 students, you'll receive plenty of one-to-one guidance, demonstrations and feedback while learning alongside a friendly community of fellow makers.
Our Level 2 tutor, Ryo Sakai is an experienced small batch potter with distinctive making practices and a passion for teaching. He'll help you troubleshoot techniques, refine forms and build the confidence to create more considered and ambitious work.
Wheel throwing requires a reasonable level of mobility. Our electric pottery wheels are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking so we can discuss the most suitable course for you.
Many students continue their learning through our Community Glazing Sessions, All Levels Handbuilding & Surface Decoration Course, Skills Workshops and Studio Membership.
Marsh Farm Pottery offers a clear learning pathway to help you continue making, experimenting and growing with clay long after your Level 2 course has finished.
Our Level 2 pottery wheel throwing course is designed for potters who have already completed Level 1 Foundations, or have equivalent experience, have the foundational throwing techniques in place, and are ready to progress beyond the basics.
Working alongside an experienced practising potter in a relaxed, supportive studio, you'll refine technique, improve consistency and explore more ambitious forms while developing your own creative voice on the wheel.
Over six weeks, areas of exploration may include the following:
Spiral wedging techniques and practice
Refining throwing consistency
Throwing with larger amounts of clay
Throwing off the hump
Sectional throwing
Bowls and more considered open forms
Cylinder variation, height and proportion
Handles and pulled additions
Lids and lidded forms
Pouring forms and spouts
Trimming, finishing and refining form - including fluting
Developing greater confidence, gesture and individuality in your work
Your tutor will help you in your area of focus - have a think about what you’d like support with or areas for exploration before you book.
This course is ideal if you can already do the following:
Weigh-up and wedge your clay ready for throwing
Fairly consistently centre, cone, open out and pull up clay (foundational techniques)
Fairly consistently throw simple cylinders and bowls
If you're completely new to pottery wheel throwing, or are still trying to master the foundational techniques (detailed above), we recommend starting with Level 1 Foundations. Think of Level 1 like learning to drive. Once you've mastered the foundations, you're ready to explore new destinations with our Level 2 courses.
✔ Six weekly 2½-hour throwing sessions
✔ Maximum 7 participants
✔ Expert tuition from a practising ceramic artist
✔ Use of all studio tools and equipment
✔ Bisque firing of up to 8 finished pots
✔ Tea, coffee and biscuits
✔ Free parking
This course focuses exclusively on pottery wheel throwing, allowing you to spend every session developing your making skills. We'll bisque fire up to 8 finished pots for you at the end of the course.
If you'd like to glaze your work, join our separate Glazing Workshop, where ceramic artist Rachelle Corker will introduce stoneware glazes and oxides, and decoration techniques.
With a maximum of 7 students, you'll receive plenty of one-to-one guidance, demonstrations and feedback while learning alongside a friendly community of fellow makers.
Our Level 2 tutor, Ryo Sakai is an experienced small batch potter with distinctive making practices and a passion for teaching. He'll help you troubleshoot techniques, refine forms and build the confidence to create more considered and ambitious work.
Wheel throwing requires a reasonable level of mobility. Our electric pottery wheels are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking so we can discuss the most suitable course for you.
Many students continue their learning through our Community Glazing Sessions, All Levels Handbuilding & Surface Decoration Course, Skills Workshops and Studio Membership.
Marsh Farm Pottery offers a clear learning pathway to help you continue making, experimenting and growing with clay long after your Level 2 course has finished.
