In this introduction to pottery wheel throwing course, you'll experience the essential steps of wheel throwing, from preparing and wedging the clay, to guided demonstrations that cover each stage of the throwing process: from centring and coning to opening up and forming basic cylindrical shapes.

With support and individual guidance, you'll develop your technique through practice, learning to create simple forms like cups or small vessels. We'll also cover essential finishing skills such as trimming and tidying your pieces, getting them for glazing and firing.

Whether you're curious to try something new or looking to build confidence at the wheel, this course offers a focused, supportive environment to get started with throwing.

Please note there are only 2 spaces available for this course. Students will benefit from 1-2 semi-private tutoring. This session will take place in our specialist 3D workshop alongside our Saturday Pottery Studio Session. Further courses to be released throughout the year.

Duration 3 Weeks

Start Time 09:00

End Time 13:00

Saturdays

Start Date 28 Feb 2026

£ 450

To participate in this course you must have some ceramics experience. If you are new to pottery, take a look at one of our Pottery for Beginners evening courses.

All materials and equipment are provided. Should you become more ambitious in the scale of your work we may ask for a contribution towards materials used.

Please note that note that there will be a limit to how many items will be fired during this course. Please contact our Studio Manager [email protected] for more information.

Please be aware our courses need to meet a minimum recruitment number in order for them to run, a full refund will be provided should a course not meet the required numbers. Once the course has started no refunds or partial refunds will be given.