Ceramics Throwing Week – Beginners – Summer School

About this course

Participants learn the main stages of wheel throwing, from preparing and centring clay to forming vessels and refining them through turning. The course focuses on making mugs and bowls, with additional instruction in handles and footrings. Teaching combines demonstrations, guided practice, personalised feedback and regular progress discussions. Learners create a Personal Learning Plan with the tutor, while a later glazing session provides an opportunity to finish work made during the course.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and centre clay for throwing on the wheel
• Shape basic vessels using wheel-throwing techniques
• Turn thrown forms to refine their shape and finish
• Add handles and footrings to suitable ceramic forms
• Review progress and set learning goals through a Personal Learning Plan

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and does not require previous knowledge. Some clay experience may be useful but is not essential. Participation includes individual guidance, regular tutor feedback and group progress discussions at the start of each day.

• Open to learners without previous pottery knowledge
• Some prior clay experience is useful but not required
• Progress is reviewed both individually and in a group

Before you go

• Tools are supplied for the course.
• Materials are obtained through the college, and firing is arranged through the course; further details are provided at the first class.
• Participants should allow time at the end of each class to clean and tidy their workspace.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the studio.