Pottery: throwing on a potters wheel courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

The day will cover the following elements: - Clay preparation - Centring the clay - Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness. - Developing basic forms - Wiring pots off the wheel There is a maximum of four places available to book for this course per workshop, giving the opportunity for focused tuition. If booking for one person you have the option to bring someone with you to observe. We are based near the historic Trentham Gardens which is one of Staffordshire's top tourist attractions. If...

Pottery throwing sessions with a potter's wheel for up to 4 people (can sometimes cater for more - please enquire with the 'Chat with the Maker' button) run throughout the year with Chris Greening in North Worcester. A great benefit of this course is that you get to both make and decorate your pots in the same session - there isn't a need to come back to the pottery to do a further decorating stage (unless of course you want to!). You can choose to book either a one-off lesson...

This day long course provides a thorough introduction to the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel and some contrasting and alternative methods of making by hand. There are many processes available to the studio potter- throwing being only one of these. Coiling pots is a relaxing and creative technique that requires less training and tutoring in order to achieve satisfying and varied results. The skill which is demonstrated during the afternoon is a method that can be taken away and practiced on an individuals kitchen table and requires very...

This is a one-to-one pottery course, if you are looking to book for two people, please press the 'more from this maker' button to see a listing for 2 people with a reduction in price. The pottery is small but provides a great opportunity for individual tuition This could include a mixture of throwing on the wheel and hand-building, with time to concentrate on one or the other. A variety of techniques can be explored to decorate your work. Stoneware clay is used and fired in an electric kiln with...

We look forward to welcoming you Woodsetton At Pottery, established 1986. Please note; before you book, please click the “chat with the maker” to see if your required date is available for the number in your party. We can accommodate anything from exclusive sessions for single people up to twelve in the summer months within prevailing Covid guidance. However make sure we can accommodate your entire party on your selected date please get in “chat with the maker” first with the following details details; 1. Number in your party and...

For Beginners and Intermediates: On your 4 week course, Alison will expertly guide you through some of the various techniques to get you started on your ceramic journey. From pinch pots, coiling and slab work to clay decoration using slips and glazes you will work at a steady and relaxed pace to create some wonderful objects to be proud of. Maybe you have already learned the art of pottery and want to brush up on your skills or enhance your clay repertoire! Come along and have full use of our...