Throwing Classes
We include Materials and firing costs!
Discover the magic of making pottery on the wheel. Our throwing classes are suitable for beginners and improvers, with expert guidance to help you create cups, bowls, vases and more.
Whether you're looking for a one-off creative experience or a longer course to develop your skills, our friendly studio offers the perfect space to learn, relax and create.
In pottery, “throwing” is the process of shaping clay on a spinning wheel.
The clay is centred on the wheel, which rotates at speed, and the potter uses their hands to gently pull, press, and shape it into forms like bowls, or vases. The term doesn’t mean “throwing” in the usual sense—it comes from the older meaning of “to throw on the wheel,” meaning to place and shape the clay while it spins.
Book Classes:
Taster Sessions:
1 hour and 30 min in total
Curious about pottery? Would like to make your own pottery mug? Our taster session is the perfect introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Suitable for complete beginners, you'll learn the basics of working with clay and create your own handmade pots. Two pieces can be kept per person and will be glazed and fired by our studio team. All materials and firing costs are included, with work ready to collect in approximately 4 weeks.
Maximum of 3 couples per session.
1 Week intensive Wheel Throwing Course:
18 hours in total
Immerse yourself in pottery for a full week and rapidly develop your wheel-throwing skills. Ideal for beginners and improvers, this intensive course covers centring clay, throwing cylinders, trimming, handle making, carving and joining forms. With five consecutive days in the studio, you'll have time to build confidence, refine techniques and work on self-directed projects with tutor support. All tools and materials are provided, with glazing arranged once work has been bisque fired.
4 Week Courses/ 8 Week Course
3 hours per session
A relaxed and rewarding introduction to wheel throwing over four consecutive weeks. Designed for beginners and mixed ability learners, you'll learn how to centre clay, throw cups, bowls and vases, trim your work and add handles. The course culminates with glazing your finished pieces in the final session, giving you a complete experience of the pottery-making process. All materials, glazing and firing costs are included.
Private Throwing
1 hour and 30 min in total
This session is a one-one private throwing session with an expert . Learn how to throw a pot on the pottery wheel, how to centre the clay and make shapes. Includes materials and two firings; one bisque firing and one glaze firing. Suitable for beginners or more advanced artists looking to develop their skills on the pottery wheel.
Frequently asked Questions
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If you're new to pottery, we recommend starting with a Taster Session or 4 Week Course. The 1 Week Intensive is ideal if you'd like to learn quickly, while the 8 Week Course is designed for those wanting more time to develop their throwing skills and complete larger projects.
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No. Most of our classes are suitable for complete beginners. Mixed ability courses are also suitable for returning students and improvers.
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Yes. Clay, tools, glazing and firing costs are included unless otherwise stated in the course description.
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Please contact the studio if you are unable to collect your work and we will advise on available options.
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Due to limited storage space, work that remains uncollected for more than one month after notification may be disposed of.
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Most work is ready approximately 3–4 weeks after your class or course has finished. We will email you when it is ready for collection.
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Not at all. Pottery takes practice, but our courses are designed to help beginners learn step by step in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Yes, gift vouchers are available and can be used towards pottery classes, courses and private sessions.
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Refunds are offered at the studio's discretion. In some cases, we may be able to transfer your booking, change the attendee name or offer a gift card instead.
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We require at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling requests. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class may incur a cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged the full course fee.
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Pieces glazed and fired by the studio using our standard materials are suitable for functional use and dishwasher safe.
Decorative glazes are labelled as not food safe in the studio. As with all handmade ceramics, care should be taken to avoid damage or cracks.
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