Beginners Wheel Throwing

Service Description

Try your hand at the potter's wheel in this six-week pottery course. Week 1: Master the essential first steps of weighing and preparing your clay, discover the meditative process of centring, and begin creating simple cylindrical forms Weeks 2-4: Build confidence at the wheel with dedicated practice time, exploring basic forms and progressing to more complex shapes as your skills develop Week 5: Learn the art of turning and trimming, adding finishing touches like foot rings or handles to elevate your pieces Week 6: Bring your creations to life with a carefully curated selection of beautiful glazes, choosing colours that speak to your artistic vision We believe that learning pottery should be a peaceful, nurturing experience. That's why we keep our class size intimate—just 7 students—ensuring you'll always have your own wheel and plenty of individual attention from your instructor. Each 3-hour session provides ample time to practice and experiment, with 15 minutes allocated at the end for cleaning your workspace. This workshop offers more than just technical skills—it's an opportunity to slow down, connect with an ancient craft, and experience the joy of creating something unique with your own hands. You'll finish the course with your own collection of handmade ceramic pieces, a solid foundation in wheel-throwing techniques, and perhaps a newfound passion for pottery. EXPERIENCE LEVEL Perfect for complete beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at the potter's wheel in a supportive environment. However, if you have a little more experience, we’ll support you to work at your level. PRICING At Neighbourhood, we use a solidarity pricing system in order to promote equity and diversity and increase access to pottery as a craft. At checkout, you will have the choice of 3 prices for this course. Please choose either 'Low Income' for £150, 'Standard' for £175, or 'Lend a Hand' for £200 based on your personal circumstances. The 'Lend a Hand' price helps us subsidise the low income spaces. FINISHED WORK Pieces made during the course will be ready for collection after their final firing a few weeks after the course ends. WHAT TO WEAR Clay and glaze both rinse out of clothes very easily, but wear something you don't mind getting a bit messy in. Also, please bring an apron if you have one. If not, we have spare ones you can use. NOTE: Participants must be 16 or over.