Feb & March 2025 6 Weeks Wheel Throwing Beginner Course

6 weeks Ceramic Wheel courses for very Beginners but suitable for improvers who had another beginner course before.

preferably you have had at least a taster class , so you can make the most of the course but suitable for full beginners.

Courses are available in the evening  and afternoon and in the morning  and 6 students maximum per class will make the course intense, personal and tailored to your skills.

Up to 6 wheels will be available so everyone has their own . 

 Mondays or Sundays evenings!

Sunday course - Sunday evenings 6pm-8:15pm

sundays February 16th /23rd , March 2nd/9th/16th &23rd

Monday evenings 6- 8:15pm

Mondays February 17th/24th & March 3rd/10th/17th &24th

2 hours per session for making and 15 minutes for cleaning . 

Week 1 - All the basics of wedging and throwing shapes on the wheel and the focus will be in centering the clay and pulling walls- 2hours on the pottery wheel + cleaning at the end of the class 

Week 2- throwing on the pottery wheel bowl like shapes + cleaning at the end of the class

Week 3 - Throwing larger amounts of clay , perfecting cylinders 

Week 4 & 5- throwing more pieces on the wheel and Learning to trim your pieces on the wheel, learning how to make and attach handles to your pieces + attachment of handles , carving your pieces .

Week 6- In the final week you will learn how to glaze your pieces , with an option of dip glazes, brush on glazed or painting your pottery with underglazes, creative freedom will be encouraged . 10 of your best pieces !

You can book extra practice time from £7.50 per hour for studio access in between sessions.

Your pieces will be ready to collect 2-3 weeks after course finishes.

Due to the courses set dates and times , cancellation of a class can’t be rescheduled.

please keep nails short and hands jewellery free .

Any questions just ask!