Beginner wheel-throwing course
Learn how to transform clay into ceramics in our multi-session pottery course.
Course dates:
3 February 2025, 5-7:30pm
10 February 2025, 5-7:30pm
17 February 2025, 5-7:30pm
3 March 2025, 5-7pm
Designed for beginners or those who have basic skills on the pottery wheel, this course will take you through the complete process of transforming pottery from clay to finished product. It's perfect for those looking to gain a full understanding of the making process, as well as those wanting to learn the foundations to kick-start their own pottery practice. At the completion of this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to create independently.
You'll learn:
- Clay preparation and how to set yourself up for success on the wheel
- How to centre and throw on the potter's wheel
- How to shape the clay and create different forms
- How to trim, refine and add handles to your work, ready for bisque firing
- An understanding of the firing process
- Basic glaze theory, styles of glazing and glaze application
- Studio tips, tricks and specialist knowledge gained over many years of practice
Class sizes are small (3-4 people), so you're guaranteed to receive personalised guidance and plenty of hands-on assistance.
The course includes:
- Full tuition over four sessions
- Step-by-step instruction for beginners
- All tools, materials, and clay provided
- One-on-one feedback and assistance
- Firing and glazing of up to four finished pieces (extra work can be fired at an additional cost of $10 per item)
What to bring:
- An apron and towel to each session.
- Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy
Please note, this class is suitable for 16+ years.
The class will proceed subject to meeting minimum numbers.
Additional info
- The studio is located in Porepunkah, just off the rail trail. There is on-street parking but it is limited. We would encourage you to carpool, walk or cycle where possible. There is plenty of secure parking for bicycles.
- Although clay doesn't stain, we recommend you wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. You may wish to bring an apron and towel if you have one.
- The studio can get cold, so please bring appropriate clothing to keep warm.
- Please note, pottery can be temperamental, and while we'll do absolutely everything to ensure you pieces make it through the entire process successfully, sometimes unavoidable accidents do happen.
Terms & conditions
- The minimum age to participate is 16 years.
- If you are unable to attend the course, you can transfer your ticket to another person up to 1 week prior to the course start date. Please notify us of the change of attendance.
- In the event that you cannot attend the course and you cannot fill your place, the below refund options apply:
- 100% if you cancel at least two weeks before the date the course starts.
- 50% if you cancel up to one week before the course starts.
- There will be no refund if you cancel less than one week before the course starts.
- If a course/session is cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control, we will do our best to accommodate you with a replacement course/session date. If we are unable to reschedule the course, we will issue you with a full refund.
