Wheel Throwing Practice Workshop Build Your Skills

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 and it is called introduction to wheel throwing workshop and for this one the colouring, firing and glazing are included. However, the price is a bit higher. Next Steps in Wheel Throwing: Practice & ProgressContinue your pottery journey with confidence!Why you'll love this class: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 practicing.What you can choose to focus on:How to make a tall, even cupHow to throw a well-shaped bowlHow to create a simple plateHow to begin making a vase formYou’ll also learn:Extra tips and tricks to improve your throwingHow to trim a leather-hard pieceHow to wedge your clay properly for better resultsThis 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:Clay for practice (up to 1200g) is included. Extra clay is available to purchase if needed.Firing and glazing are not included to keep the workshop affordable and practice-focused.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.Quick Note for Listing Details:Skill Level: Students must have completed an Introduction to Wheel Throwing or similar beginner-level class.What’s Included: Use of wheel, tools, 1200g clay.Extra Costs: Optional extra clay, optional separate firing and glazing sessions.Important to Know:This workshop is for students who have already completed an Introduction to Wheel Throwing (or equivalent experience).Clay provided (up to 1200g); extra clay can be purchased if needed.Firing, glazing, and coloured decoration are not included to allow students to focus fully on practising.Pieces made during the session can be taken home for drying and firing at a later stage if the student chooses.Students can book a separate glaze session after their pieces are fired to learn about glaze recipes and techniques.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: 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. Pottery wheel to use All pottery tools to use Up to 1200 g of clay to practise Take your unfired pieces home with you and in a few weeks get them fired. I will recommend a good place for you where you can get them fired. Read more details