4 Week Wheel Throwing Pottery Course

Learn the basics of throwing in this compact ceramics course in London.



4 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 3 guests       £220 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Important venue update: From May onwards, all workshops will take place at our new studio at 377 Station Road, Forest Gate. If you are booking a class scheduled after May, please note the new location when planning your visit.
In this hands-on four-week ceramics course, you'll learn the foundational skills of wheel throwing, progressing from basic forms to more complex pieces. Each week builds your confidence and abilities, culminating in a collection of handmade pottery you'll be proud to display or use at home.
Starting with the essential skill of centring clay on the wheel, you'll develop your technique week by week in a supportive London studio environment. The course is carefully structured to help you master each new challenge:
  • Week 1 - Centering and throwing a cylinder
  • Week 2 - Centering and throwing a bowl
  • Week 3 - Centering and throwing a lidded jar
  • Week 4 - Trimming your pieces
The small class size ensures you'll receive plenty of individual guidance as you learn to feel the clay and respond to its movements on the wheel.
This immersive experience offers two options for finishing your pieces: you can book an additional glazing session to learn this crucial skill yourself, or have our experienced tutor glaze your work for you. Every piece you create will be fired and finished, ready to take its place in your home.
What you'll get
A series of pieces they have thrown themselves
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Knowledge required
Open to beginners or those with a little experience. Our classes are small (2-3 students to one tutor), which enables the tutoring to be tailored to your needs.
What to bring
All materials are provided, but some may find a notebook useful.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Roots and Shoots - 377 Station Road E7 0AB

WE ARE MOVING. This class is at our New Location. A short walk from Forest Gate tube or Wanstead Park overground station.

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