5-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course

Discover the art of wheel throwing in this relaxed and creative 5-week pottery course in London.



5 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 3 guests    

  £220 - £295 (£220 for Public course; £295 for Private course) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the art of wheel throwing on this relaxed, creative 5-week pottery course with Sophie Ambelas Ceramics.
Designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence at the wheel, you'll learn essential techniques while creating your own collection of handmade ceramic pieces, with small group tuition and all clay, glazing and firing included.
  • Week 1 – Introduction to the wheel: studio orientation, wedging and centring clay, opening and pulling walls, and throwing your first cylinder
  • Week 2 – Cylinders, bowls and form development: refining your centring, throwing consistent cylinders, and shaping bowls and simple forms
  • Week 3 – Trimming and surface decoration: trimming leather-hard pots, creating foot rings, and exploring texture and carving
  • Week 4 – Mugs, cups and personal projects: throwing and attaching handles, plus individual guidance as you develop a project of your own
  • Week 5 – Glazing and finishing: understanding glazes and firing, applying glaze to your work, and celebrating your finished pieces
Perfect for complete beginners, creative hobbyists, and anyone after a mindful, hands-on activity in a supportive environment. By the end, you'll have a collection of unique handmade ceramics – and the confidence to keep building your wheel-throwing skills.
What you'll get
  • All clay and materials.
  • Use of studio tools and equipment.
  • Bisque and glaze firings.
  • Expert tuition and guidance.
  • Finished pottery pieces to keep.
Knowledge required
None needed!
What to bring
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Aprons are available for use.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Sophie Ambelas Ceramics - Angel Yard Edmonton, Snell's Park, London

10 minute walk from Silver Street/White Hart Lane station. 2 minute walk from bus stop. Free parking on non-event days (please check Spurs Stadium for events)

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Sophie Ambelas Ceramics
Sophie Ambelas Ceramics

female Women-owned

I started working with clay because of its therapeutic qualities. It has a way of allowing you to heal by just being present! Initially I made just for myself and then I started to exhibit and sell my work through galleries. I come from a creative background and also an education background. It was therefore a natural step to start teaching pottery and help others to have the same calming experience that comes with handling clay.
I am a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, a very special guild promoting the progress of crafts and designers. I am also a member of ArtCan a collective of artists. My personal work is sculptural and explores the idea of movement and mixed media.

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