Weekend Throwing Intensives
Levels
0 or 2
Join us for an intensive weekend of throwing on the wheel - choose from either our beginner’s or intermediate course & get making!
Workshop Description
We have two weekend throwing courses available:
Level 0 Course: Weekend Intensive pottery wheel for absolute beginners. You will learn how to throw & turn your pottery masterpieces (16yrs+only)
Level 2 Course: Join our Weekend Intensive Pottery Wheel Course designed for improvers who have completed a Level 0 or Level 1 course.
This is limited to 8 people within the class so lots of guidance for all students :)
Course includes:
Studio set-up & safety
Learn about clay, tools & equipment
Learn basic throwing & trimming techniques (more complex techniques in the Level 2 course)
Practical fun on the pottery wheel
Our team will look after and glaze your pots! you will have a choice of 3 kinds of glazes
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)
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
Saturday: Wheel Throwing & Form Development
Duration: 4 hours
Introduction to wheel throwing techniques
Centering clay on the wheel
Throwing basic forms: cylinders and bowls
Developing control and consistency in shaping forms
Experimenting with different sizes and shapes
Tips for handling and manipulating the clay during throwing
Sunday: Trimming, Attaching Handles, Decorating & Additional Throwing
Duration: 4 hours
Trimming and refining your thrown pieces for a polished finish
Attaching handles, feet, or decorative elements
Surface decoration techniques such as slips, carving, or etching
If time allows, additional throwing practice or creating more complex forms
We will glaze your pieces ready in 5-6 weeks time!
You can view our terms of service here.
Cost
Weekend Beginner Course: £180pp Inc VAT
Improver/intermediate course prices vary based on the speciality
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.