About this Event
Introductory Wheel Throwing Pottery Course
Our 6-week beginner pottery course runs throughout the year, offering hands-on sessions every Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Course Dates:
- Cycle 1: Jan 15 – Feb 19
- Cycle 2: Mar 5 – Apr 9
- Cycle 3: Apr 23 – May 28
- Cycle 4: Jun 11 – Jul 16
- Cycle 5: Jul 30 – Sep 3
- Cycle 6: Sep 17 – Oct 22
- Cycle 7: Nov 5 – Dec 10
Details:
- Duration: 2.5 hours per session
- Cost: £240 per course
- Class Size: Limited to 8 participants
Why Join?
Learn pottery step-by-step in a relaxed and friendly setting. Create your own ceramic masterpieces and enjoy the therapeutic process of working with clay.
Book your spot today and start your creative journey! Click here to register now on Eventbrite.
Pottery Course Outline:
Week one – This first pottery workshop will involve some intensive teaching. You will be guided, through demonstrations, on how to prepare your clay, how to throw a pot on the wheel, and how to centre, open and pull up the walls of your pot. There will also be plenty of practice time.
Week two – During the second week, you would be practicing your centering skills, you will then be shown how to produce a basic cylinder on the wheel. This shape will prepare you for making all kinds of pot types.
Week three – In this class, you will turn (trim) your pots on the wheel, using a variety of tools. This is when you begin to tidy them up.
Week four – By this week you get to work on your own independent projects. Working on what you’ve learnt to produce a variety of vessels and refine your skills.
Week five – The 5th week will be the last time you’ll get to make. You’ll be trimming, adding handles and refining all of your pots before last week.
Week six – The final week will introduce you to glazing as you finish up all your pots with a beautiful glaze. These will then be fired for a second time ready for you to pick up in two weeks!
Clay Allowance: 1 (12Kg bag per person) 4 to 6 balls of clay available on each class.
Please note: Your work will be ready for collection two weeks after the last class and we will hold your work for a further month. Unfortunately, due to limited storage space, we cannot keep your work beyond this time.
Ideal for: thoughtful gift ideas, memorable date nights, exciting activities in London, beginner-friendly pottery classes, group gatherings, wheel-throwing experiences, creative adventures, engaging pottery workshops, and fun art classes suitable for all skill levels!
