Get ready to unleash your creativity as you step into our pottery studio, where skilled instructors will guide you through the entire throwing process. Your journey begins with a brief introduction to the potter’s wheel, where you'll learn how to center your clay and shape it into beautiful pottery pieces.
Throughout the session, you will receive personalized tips and encouragement, helping you to refine your technique and bring your artistic vision to life. Expect to get your hands a little messy in the process, as this experience is all about having fun while creating something truly special.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this workshop offers an enjoyable, supportive atmosphere perfect for all levels. Once your masterpieces are created, they can be glazed and fired, ensuring they become lasting keepsakes of your pottery adventure.
What's Included
- One day beginners throwing course
- Create a selection of products from bowls to jugs, depending on your progress throughout the day
- Expert 1:1 tuition from a trained potter and teacher
- Choose up to 6 pieces of your work to be fired
- Firing your creation is included in the cost
- Maximium of six participants for focused tuition
- Refreshments are provided throughout the day
Topics Covered - Clay preparation
- Centring the clay
- Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness
- Developing basic forms
- Wiring pots off the wheel
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Courses start at 10::00 finishing around 16:00
- Break for lunch (not included) Please bring a packed lunch
Location
- Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a spectating adult
Spectators
- If booking a voucher for one, bring a friend to observe
Anything Else
- Fired pieces can take 2-4 weeks to be ready for collection/delivery
- Delivery of pieces is available via courier for an additional charge of approximately £15
