3-Week Throwing Course

Service Description

Perfect if you're curious about pottery but not ready to commit to a longer course. Across three weekly sessions, you'll learn the core stages of the ceramic process - throwing, trimming and glazing - taking your work from raw clay to finished pottery. No experience is needed, and complete beginners are very welcome. SCHEDULE Week 1: Throwing Learn the foundations of wheel throwing, including centring clay, pulling walls and shaping forms, with plenty of guidance from your tutor. Week 2: Trimming Refine the pieces you made in week one by trimming away excess clay, improving their shape and adding finishing details. Week 3: Glazing Glaze your work and discover how different finishes transform through the firing process. WHAT YOU'LL MAKE You might create mugs, bowls, plates, vases, planters, candle holders or small sculptural pieces. Every potter's journey is different - and sometimes the wheel has ideas of its own. STUDIO & FORMAT Classes are limited to 7 students, allowing for plenty of individual support in a relaxed studio environment. Each session lasts 3 hours, including clean-up. EXPERIENCE LEVEL Suitable for complete beginners and improvers looking for a refresher covering the full ceramic process. We'll support you to work at your own pace. ATTENDANCE Because this is a short 3-week course, each session covers a different stage of the ceramic process and cannot be repeated. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer make-up classes or alternative sessions if you miss a week. Please only book if you’re able to attend all three dates, as missing a session will affect your ability to complete the course and finish your work. SOLIDARITY PRICING Low Income: £100 Standard: £110 Lend a Hand: £120 (helps subsidise lower-income places) FINISHED WORK Your course includes up to 1kg of finished fired work. Additional firing is charged at £6 per kg. Pieces are usually ready to collect around one week after the course ends. WHAT TO WEAR Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on. Clay washes out easily. Bring an apron if you have one - we also have spares available. Participants must be 16 or over.