Introduction to Wheel Throwing in Ceramics

About this course

Learners practise preparing and wedging clay before developing wheel-throwing techniques including centering, forming cylinders, making bowls and drinking vessels, turning foot-rings and attaching handles. Each participant has an individual wheel. The course also introduces simple decoration with slips, followed by glazing some completed work in the final session. Regular tutor feedback is provided throughout, with individual progress reviewed with the tutor at the end.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and wedge clay for wheel throwing
• Centre clay and form basic thrown shapes
• Make cylinders, bowls and drinking vessels
• Turn foot-rings and add handles
• Apply simple slip decoration and glaze some produced work

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners, including learners with no previous wheel-throwing knowledge and those with some prior experience. It involves individual practice at a wheel, regular tutor feedback and a review of personal progress. It is not intended for intermediate or advanced throwers.

• No previous wheel-throwing knowledge is required
• Suitable for learners with some existing wheel-throwing knowledge
• Not suitable for intermediate or advanced throwers

Before you go

• Materials are provided for use in class.
• A charge priced per kilo applies for clay used if learners wish to take work home after biscuit firing.