‘Everything Pottery’ Course

Levels

0, 1 & 2

Join our 6 or 12-week everything Throwing Course, tailored for both beginners and those looking to improve their skills!


Workshop Description

This engaging program will immerse you in the art of pottery, covering key techniques and essential skills, including clay preparation, safety practices, and wheel throwing fundamentals.

Course Highlights:

  • Studio Setup & Safety: Master the essential safety practices for navigating the pottery studio.

  • Materials & Equipment: Familiarise yourself with the clay, tools, and equipment you'll be using.

  • Basic Throwing Techniques: Gain confidence in creating unique forms on the wheel.

  • Glazing Fundamentals: Discover how to glaze your pieces to bring them to life.

  • Show and Tell Evening: Celebrate your progress by showcasing your creations while enjoying refreshments with fellow students!

  • Each 2.5hr session includes 15-20 minutes clean up which is crucial in the pottery world. It ensures students and team members can work in a safe and healthy studio)

  • If you finish earlier than expected you are welcome to continue working and using the space

  • Any pots that are kept will be charged at a rate of 10£ per kilo of work (weighed at pick up)

This course is ideal for anyone eager to explore wheel throwing in a supportive environment. It is suitable for participants aged 16 and older.

With each class limited to just 8 students, you'll receive plenty of individual attention and guidance from our expert instructors. Your handcrafted pieces will be ready for collection within 3 weeks, depending on weather conditions.

Your completed pieces will be ready for collection within 5-6 weeks, depending on the weather!

You can view our terms of service here.


Course Outline

Our 6-week course is divided into three sections: LEARN, EXPLORE, and IMPLEMENT:

  • Learn (Weeks 1): Understanding the clay lifecycle, health and safety, firing cycles. Foundations of hand building, pinch, coil and slab

  • Explore (Weeks 2-6): Final makes. Create and explore using hand building skills to create your own project. Learn how to throw and trim on the wheel . Finally glaze your pieces

Our 12-week course is divided into three sections: LEARN, EXPLORE, and IMPLEMENT:

  • Learn (Weeks 1): Understanding the clay lifecycle, health and safety, firing cycles. Foundations of hand building, pinch, coil and slab

  • Explore (Weeks 2-6): Final makes. Create and explore using hand building skills to create your own project and finally test glaze

  • LEARN (Weeks 7-9): Foundations of throwing, creating cylinders and bowls, trimming & refining

  • EXPLORE (Weeks 10-12): Final makes. Learning how to alter/ spouts + simple decoration + handles  glaze

Sessions are 2.5 hours each (some may be shorter depending on progress, but you’re welcome to continue using the space if this occurs. We always finish with at least 20 minutes for cleaning).

You can view our terms of service here.


Cost

6 Week Everything Course

Daytime Course: £265 (6 sessions) Inc VAT

Evening & Weekend Courses: £280 per person (6 sessions) Inc VAT

12 Week Everything Course

Daytime Course: £450 (12 sessions) Inc VAT

Evening & Weekend Courses: £480 per person (12 sessions) Inc VAT

Any pots that are kept & fired will be charged at a rate of 10£ per kilo of work (weighed at pick up)

We also have a Pay It Forward scheme to help make our courses accessible to everyone. If you're able to support this initiative, please consider making a donation via the TIP option at checkout, which helps us provide discounted spots.

We offer one subsidised spot per course at a 20% discount. To apply, please visit our pricing options page.

You can view our refund & rescheduling policy here.