In this Pottery: Introduction to 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.

Course Content

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, preparing 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 3 spaces available for this course; Students will benefit from semi-private tutoring.
• This session will take place in our specialist 3D workshop, alongside our Saturday Pottery Studio Session.
• This course will only cover basic glazing techniques, as the focus is on throwing. If you would like to execute more intricate glazing techniques, we run an additional 1/2-day Saturday Glazing Session.
• 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.

Starting: 21 Nov 2026

Duration: 3 Weeks

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 13:00

Days: Saturday

Location:

Kingston - Creative Industries Centre

55 Richmond Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 5BP

£ 400

All materials included