Sunday Afternoon Pottery Class | All Levels

About this course

The course introduces or develops a range of pottery methods, including hand building, wheel throwing, surface decoration and glazing. Each session focuses on a different technique, with time set aside for practising and experimenting with clay. Learners can determine the pace and depth of their work, whether they are building foundational skills or extending existing ones. The course combines structured technique-based teaching with space for individual making.

What you'll learn

• Use hand-building techniques to create ceramic forms.
• Operate the pottery wheel to explore wheel-thrown forms.
• Apply surface decoration techniques to pottery.
• Use glazing techniques to finish ceramic work.
• Experiment with clay through a range of pottery processes.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners as well as intermediate makers. Its flexible pace allows learners to spend time developing fundamental techniques or extending existing pottery skills, with structured weekly focuses alongside individual practice.

Before you go

• All course materials are provided, including buff stoneware clay, tools, slips, moulds and studio glazes.
• Wear clothes that can get dirty. An apron may also be brought.