Ever watched a pot magically appear on a spinning wheel? Now it's your turn.
This six-week course is designed for complete beginners and will take you through every stage of learning to throw. Working in a small group of just three students, you'll receive plenty of individual guidance as you develop one of pottery's most rewarding skills.
By the end of the course you'll understand the fundamentals of wheel throwing and have created your own collection of functional ceramics to take home.
Understanding the pottery wheel
Preparing and wedging clay
Centring clay
Pulling cylinders
Underglazes and Glazing
Preparing pieces for firing
Making bowls, cups and bowls
Trimming and finishing
Decorating with slips and texture
Every session includes demonstrations, plenty of hands-on making time, and individual support from your tutor.
CENTRE CLAY
Build confidence at the wheel.
Duration: 6 weeks
Session Length: 2.5 hours
Group size: 3 Participants
Level: Beginners
Price: £295
Create elegant everyday ceramics.
“Its a great learning environment and with a warm atmosphere- totally recommend to beginners and experienced potters!”
SEPTEMBER COURSES
Tuesdays 9.30-12.00pm
15th Sept · 22nd Sept · 29th Sept
6th Oct · 13th Oct · 20th Oct
Tuesdays 6.30-9.00pm
15th Sept · 22nd Sept · 29th Sept
6th Oct · 13th Oct · 20th Oct
£295
per person
6 WEEK COURSE
SURFACE DESIGN
Explore texture and decoration.
Ready to start your pottery journey?
CUPS & BOWLS
Refine every piece with precision.
TRIMMING
GLAZING
Develop control and consistency.
CYLINDERS
Bring your pottery to life.
✔ Six weekly sessions (2.5 hours each)
✔ Small group teaching (maximum 3 people)
✔ All clay, tools and equipment
✔ Glazes and firing
✔ Tea, coffee and biscuits
✔ Your finished pieces to collect once they've been fired
Perfect if you:
✔ Have never used a pottery wheel before
✔ Want to learn a completely new skill
✔ Enjoy practical, hands-on learning
✔ Love handmade ceramics
✔ Are happy to embrace a challenge (throwing takes practice!)
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dusty.
Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Long hair tied back.
Fingernails are best kept fairly short when working with clay.
Your work will need time to dry and be fired after the course. We'll let you know as soon as it's ready to collect.
Pottery is wonderfully unpredictable! While we take every care throughout the firing process, occasionally pieces can crack or break, and unfortunately this is part of working with ceramics.
