Beginner Classes

Explore the fundamentals of hand building in our Hand Building 101 course. Over five weeks, you'll delve into various techniques: Pinching Bowls and Small Sculptures; Coiling with Slip; Working with Slabs and Mould - Plate; Slab Works - Cups and Bowls; Glazing.

Explore wheel throwing basics in this introductory course. Delve into creating cylinder and bowl forms, mastering trimming techniques, and discover the art of glazing through dipping. Tailored for beginners, work with 300gms of clay for a hands-on introduction to the captivating world of wheel throwing.

Unlock the secrets of wheel throwing in this course, using 500g clay to craft cylinder forms, shape with wooden tools, trim, pull handles for cups, and master glazing through the dipping technique. Gain valuable skills in maximising clay for crafting bowl forms.

This is course to master the art of crafting bottles and vases. Develop your skills in centering clay through the coning technique and enhance efficiency in pulling and shaping 500-750g cylinders. This hands-on experience will elevate your pottery craftsmanship and bring your creative vision to life.

Mastering double-wall forms and crafting unique doughnut vases. Blend hand building techniques with wheel throwing, creating one-piece lidded pieces and refining your skills in dividing clay for dual walls.

This is an intensive 8 lesson course suitable for beginners or for those who would like to take a refresher course. This course covers 3 different forms - the cup, bowl and plate.