Wheel Throwing Practice Workshop Build Your Skills

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Wheel Throwing Practice Workshop Build Your Skills

Wheel Throwing Practice: Bridging Beginner to Intermediate. Firing and glazing not included

Shontal Ceramic

5.0 (68)

1k followers

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2.5 hours

1 to 6 guests

$79 (Afterpay available)

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Overview

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Teacher

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What you'll do

Continue your pottery journey with confidence! This wheel throwing class is focused on practice and progress and is the next step in learning all about wheel throwing.

This workshop gives you the perfect space to practise your wheel throwing skills without the pressure of creating a "perfect" finished piece. You'll focus on building technique, experimenting with new shapes and learning handy tips like trimming and wedging. It's an affordable and relaxed way to keep progressing, while giving you the freedom to choose when you're ready to fire and glaze your work.

This workshop is specially designed for students who have already completed an Introduction to Wheel Throwing and want to build their skills further.

In this session, you’ll practise core wheel throwing techniques, refine your shapes and gain extra skills like trimming and proper wedging, without the pressure to fire or glaze pieces straight away. You’ll be given up to 1200 grams of clay to use during the workshop, with the option to purchase more clay if you wish to continue practising.

What you can choose to focus on:

How to make a tall, even cup
How to throw a well-shaped bowl
How to create a simple plate
How to begin making a vase form

You’ll also learn:

Extra tips and tricks to improve your throwing
How to trim a leather-hard piece
How to wedge your clay properly for better results

This is a practice-focused session designed to help you sharpen your throwing skills and gain confidence before committing to firing and glazing pieces.

Important Information:

You can collect any pieces you wish to fire at the end of the session. Pieces must dry fully (this can take a few weeks) before being fired at a studio of your choice.
Once fired, you're welcome to return for a separate glazing workshop, where you’ll be introduced to different glaze recipes and techniques.

This is a supportive, skills-building class perfect for those ready to go beyond beginner, with a focus on mastering the foundations before moving to intermediate pottery levels.

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled and maximize your time on the wheel!

Pottery is a journey—come as you are, practise at your own pace and enjoy the process!

Please note: For this particular workshop Firing and glazing are not included to keep the workshop affordable and practice-focused. I do have another workshop called Introduction to Wheel Throwing workshop, for this one, the colouring, firing and glazing are included. However, the price is a bit higher.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

What you'll get

Pottery wheel to use
All pottery tools to use
Clay for practice (up to 1200g) is included. Extra clay is available to purchase if needed
Take your unfired pieces home with you and, after a few weeks of drying, get them fired. I will recommend a good place where you can get them fired

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Knowledge required

Students must have completed an Introduction to Wheel Throwing or similar beginner-level class

What to bring

An apron (or wear clothes you don't mind getting messy)
A small towel for your hands
Hair tie if you have long hair
Short nails are highly recommended (it’s much easier to work with clay!)

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Stafford, QLD

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Wheel Throwing Practice Workshop Build Your Skills location

More info

This class is new, and this teacher has 68 reviews (5 ) for their other experiences - which you can see here.

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Your teacher

Shontal Ceramic

5.0 (68)

1k followers

Women-owned

My name is Shontal, I am a passionate ceramic artist based in Stafford, Australia. I was born in Jordan and moved to Australia in 2001.

My love for ceramics dates back to my childhood when I used to accompany my mother to ceramic classes in Jordan. My journey into the world of ceramics began in May 2021, starting with hand building techniques, but I soon found myself fascinated by the art of throwing on the wheel. Being so in love with pottery, I took the bold step of acquiring my own wheel and began perfecting my throwing skills at my home studio.

My dedication to mastering the art of ceramics led me to explore glazing techniques with a keen interest in Amaco and Maco glazes. While progressing in my pottery journey, I unexpectedly found myself drawn back to hand building, finding it to be an incredibly relaxing and therapeutic experience. Slab hand building became my canvas for crafting unique and beautiful designs, especially in creating captivating mugs. More recently, I have ventured into the realm of coil hand building, resulting in the creation of some stunning large bowls.

Initially, I attended various schools in Brisbane, such as Mas And Meik and Indooroopilly Ceramic Studios, to grasp the basics of ceramics. However, as my skills evolved, I took the initiative to self-educate myself further by exploring different techniques online.

Japanese pottery has captured my heart, and I have started incorporating the Japanese style into my ceramic creations. My artistic inclinations lean toward the allure of matte glazes, intriguing textures, and the art of stamping, carving, and utilizing the sodium silicate technique.

I prefer using white stoneware clay, which I skilfully enhance with Iron Oxide and Cobalt Oxide stains, adding depth and character to my pieces.

In summary, my artistic journey is one of passion, dedication, and continuous exploration. My ceramics beautifully showcase my love for Japanese influence, intriguing textures, and captivating glazing techniques. As I continue to evolve and innovate in my home studio, my work is sure to inspire and delight anyone who appreciates the beauty of handmade ceramics.