pottery wheel throwing evening class
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Pottery wheel throwing - beginners
This 7-week pottery course is perfect for beginners with no previous experience on the potter’s wheel. You will learn the whole process behind making a pot on the wheel, from centering the clay, pulling walls, turning/trimming, adding handles and spouts, and glazing.
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Upcoming start dates
Tue, Nov 04 2025
7pm - 9:00pm - Fully Booked
Tue, Jan 06 2026
7pm - 9:00pm
Tue, Feb 24 2026
7pm - 9:00pm
Tue, Apr 14 2026
7pm - 9:00pm
Tue, Jun 02 2026
7pm - 9:00pm
Cost: £250 + booking fee
We are continually adding new dates, so please check back later for new dates, or contact us be notified of new dates
Max 10 Students Per Class
These courses are for those 18+
What You'll Learn
- Week 1: Throwing – learning the basics; centering, opening the clay up, and pulling the walls.
- Week 2: Throwing – we’ll aim to make some mug and jug shapes!
- Week 3: Turning, trimming & attachments – re-centering your pots on the wheel, neatening up and shaping the base of your pots, attaching handles to your mugs and jugs.
- Week 4: Throwing – This week we can have a go at other shapes, such as spoon rests & candlestick holders and plates.
- Week 5: Turning – finishing up any pots left over from weeks 1 & 2, plus new pots made in week 4
- Week 6: Glazing – decorating your pots in a multitude of colours! Learning to dip glazes as well as using brush on glazes.
- Week 7: Mini Exhibition – Little celebration party with some bubbly drinking from your mugs! Displaying finish work, light-hearted critique and discussing pathways forward if you want to continue onto another class. Wrapping and boxing up work to take home.
What to Bring:
We’ve got the aprons and all the tools you’ll need—just bring your energy and imagination!
Our Approach:
The course is designed to be fun, relaxed and a great escape from everyday stresses. It’s the perfect opportunity to craft beautiful, unique pieces – whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for others. You’ll have the space to explore, create and unwind in a welcoming, supportive environment. This a great way to meet like minded people.
Materials and Cost:
The course fee covers all the clay and glaze you’ll need for your creations.
Join Us!
Don’t miss the chance to learn from a talented artist and immerse yourself in the joy of pottery wheel throwing.
Whether you want to make personalized gifts, home decor, or just explore a new art form, this course will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and beautiful, handmade art.