Beginner Wheel-Throwing Course
A structured, hands-on course designed to build confidence, technique and independence at the wheel.
Available spots
What to expect
Our 8 weeks long potter's wheel beginner course is a structured, hands-on course designed to build confidence, technical understanding, and independence at the potter’s wheel. This course guides participants from first contact with clay to confident, independent making. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced potters who wish to refine technique, improve consistency, or develop a more reliable working method. How the course works • Progressive structure: each session builds on the previous one • Core skills revisited weekly to reinforce technique and confidence • Gradual introduction of more complex forms and methods • Equal focus on making and good studio practice What you’ll learn • Clay preparation: wedging and portioning • Centring, opening, compressing the base, and sustained throwing • Forming from a cylinder: cups, mugs, jugs, bowls • Handle pulling and attachment • More complex forms such as lidded jars • Surface work, painting, and decoration Studio practice • Tool and wheel care • Cleaning and resetting the studio after each session • Developing a calm, methodical working process Practical details • Small group: maximum 6 participants • All materials, glazing, and firings included • Participants typically produce around 10 finished pieces • Completion of this course supports independent studio use as a member, by agreement Colour and Clay supports long-term mentoring for neurodivergent young adults committed to their art practice. Public programmes sustain this work.
Upcoming Sessions
Rescheduling, cancelation and refund policy
*This class is subject to a fixed number of attendees. The class must have 3 students in order for it to go ahead. *Cancel no later than seven calendar days before your booked workshop for a full refund. Late cancellations are subject to full fee payable. *To reschedule, contact us no later than seven (7) calendar days before your booked session. *Reschedule of a class is possible only once and a refund is not applicable after the class has been rescheduled. Should you not be able to attend your session, full fee is payable. *Failing to attend your booked course/session will be subject to full fees charged. *Kindly note, bookings made within 3 days before the start of your class cannot be rescheduled or refunded. *Kindly note that all classes may be subject to short notice (24 Hours) cancelation due to unforeseen circumstances. Our Advice: *Please note: long finger nails would stop you from enjoying your time on the wheel as this involves working with the finger tips. *You may want to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy, however, touch free plastic, single use aprons will be provided and clay comes out of clothes. *Collect your works no later than 14 days after you have been notified that your pieces have been fired, otherwise we will sadly have to dispose of them.
Contact Details
Blechynden Street, London W10 6RJ, UK
07424697618
info@colourandclay.co.uk