6 Week Pottery Throwing Course

Learn to throw on the potter's wheel on an East Anglian farm.



6 x 75 mins Class size 1 to 2 guests       £600

Escape to the beautiful landscaped courtyard of an East Anglian farm for a morning or afternoon, as we learn the traditional art of on the wheel thrown ceramics. In this hands on and interactive class, ceramic artist Annabel Wightman will take you through a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided, step-by-step through the process of throwing on the wheel.
Learn and develop your throwing skills in a 1-2-1 lesson, or bring a friend and have a go together!
Annabel will show you the steps of throwing a pot on the potters wheel from start to finish. Learn about centering, opening out, pulling the walls, and cleaning up your pots. By the end of the session you will have a small collection of thrown pieces to be glazed and fired by us ready for you to collect and take home approx. 4 weeks later.
At the end of the class you will then have the opportunity to walk across the courtyard to The Mixing Shed Cafe for a light brunch and real roasters coffee, and then off to the Loaf Tin Bakery to buy a loaf of bread.
What you'll get
  • Limit of 3 pottery pieces per person to be fired
  • One free complimentary drink at the Mixing Shed Cafe
Knowledge required
Open to all skill levels
What to bring
An apron
Closed top shoes
Clipped nails
A positive attitude
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wightman Studio, Compass Courtyard, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, CB11 4, England

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  • 5/5 from Lynsey Peck, attended Mar 2024: I have just finished the 6 weeks and my only gripe is that it's over. This is a one to one tuition that is laid back and flexible. Annabel and Lucy teach in different ways so having a mix of both helped immensely. Annabel is very hands on and Lucy guides and explains the technique. You may find cheaper classes but you will not find a more focused and welcoming environment than Wightman Studio. I came away from my sessions feeling confident in what had been taught but also like I had been hanging around with some old friends. The studio is clean, modern, has highend equipment and you will never feel pushed for time at the end of your session. I started as an absolute beginner and have finished with enough knowledge and confidence to set up my own studio.
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Annabel Wightman is a ceramic artist bringing throwing and hand building classes to Compass Courtyard, a new farm development nestled in the beautiful East Anglian landscape. Come and enjoy a pottery class with Annabel where you will learn the ancient old skill of throwing or hand building using terracotta clay. This beautiful development also offers coffee at The Mixing Shed Cafe and the opportunity to buy bread from The Loaf Tin Bakery and long walks. Join in on a wonderful day out in the East Anglian countryside. We look forward to meeting you!

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