Pottery Wheel Classes

In this fun, engaging and interesting 2.5 hour class you will learn how to throw pots on your own potter’s wheel using a step by step method from centering your clay to forming it into a pot. You will then bring your piece to life through painting with beautiful colourful glazes. We will guide you through the whole process from start to finish. Everything you need will be provided and following the class your pots will be fired to a high standard and we will be in touch once they are ready to collect.

This informative step by step class is led by an experienced pottery teacher and focuses on how to throw a pot or dish, covering:

Wheel bat set up
Centering your clay
Opening your base
Pulling up walls
Tools and how to use them
Applying glazes

About your Session

The session is suitable for adults and children age 7+, individuals, couples, friends and families. Everyone will have use of their own wheel and group classes will have a maximum number of 6 people attending.

This is a structured lesson suitable for beginners and improvers and these classes can be stand alone or booked multiple times where we can provide you with a progressive learning programme. This can also be used as a stepping stone into a 6 week throwing course.

Should you wish to have a private class we are also happy to offer this when possible. Small private classes are preferred at 10am. Please contact us to request your session to be private and we will let you know if this is possible.

For groups of 7 or more people please visit the Private Groups and Parties page for more information.

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Testimonials

What a great experience! My wife and I had the 2.5hr wheel session and it was the perfect amount of time for a first go at the wheel. Everything was explained perfectly allowing us to have something to show for it at the end. Really good fun and we would definitely recommend it, thanks Carole.

My family and I had a wonderful private clay throwing experience with Carole. I didn’t quite know what to expect but it was so much fun, I want to go back and do it all again now. Carole was so patient with us all, especially my 11 year old twins and explained the whole process in great detail. It didn’t feel rushed and we all had 1:1 time with her too, ensuring that we could perfect our pots. Can’t wait to see the finished products now! I’ve even been considering taking this up as a hobby. Thank you so much Carole from us all, you were fabulous.

Booked 2.5 hour pottery session as Xmas gift for my mum.She’d never used a pottery wheel, but our tutor, Talia, was amazingly patient. She gave instructions and demos which we followed to make our own pots. We were then free to paint and decorate them. Excellent value for money and a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Give it a go!

Went with my partner as part of her birthday present. It was so much fun, Sarah was very professional and patient with us. We learned a lot and enjoyed each stage of using a potters wheel. It was messy, so be prepared. The second part was to paint our finished pot which will be fired to complete the process. A great experience and the whole morning was a real treat. Our finished results will be ready for collection in about 4 weeks. Would highly recommend this experience.

A beautiful and relaxing experience learning how to throw a beautiful bowl as a birthday surprise for my Mum. Carole was exceptionally patient, friendly, informative and so interesting to listen to. We felt very welcome and our little pots turned out really well. Have already recommended to friends and family and look forward to booking a return visit.