8 Week Pottery Course

Beginner-friendly and perfect for people who have has a taster session and are ready to learn more!



8 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 3 guests       £240 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the joy of working with clay in our hands-on, 8-week comprehensive ceramic course! Designed for complete beginners as well as those looking to refine their foundational skills, this programme covers the full lifecycle of pottery-making, starting with the tactile art of handbuilding and moving into wheel throwing.
Course Highlights
  • Handbuilding Techniques: Explore pinch pots, coil construction, and slab building to create unique, sculptural pieces.
  • Wheel Throwing Mastery: Learn the fundamentals of centring, opening, pulling walls, and shaping cylinders on the potter's wheel.
  • Trimming and Finishing: Master the art of refining your pieces, adding handles, and carving textures once the clay reaches the leather-hard stage.
  • Glazing and Surface Design: Experiment with various glazing techniques, dipping, brushing, and texture applications to bring your pieces to life.
  • Firing Processes: Gain an understanding of how kilns work, including bisqueware and glazeware firings.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction to clay, wedge preparation, and mastering pinch pots to understand clay behaviour.
Week 2: Handbuilding basics—expanding your skills using the coil and slab methods.
Week 3: Introduction to basic wheel-throwing (centring, opening, and pulling your first walls).
Week 4: Refining cylinders and practising consistency on the wheel.
Week 5: Trimming bottoms, refining shapes, and adding handles or custom details to leather-hard pieces.
Week 6: Finishing up foundational projects and preparing pieces for the bisque firing.
Week 7: Introduction to glazes, colour theory, and testing surface decoration techniques on test tiles.
Week 8: Glazing bisqued pieces using dipping, pouring, and layering methods, followed by final loading for the glaze firing.
What you'll get
  • Access to studio pottery wheel, work tables, and professional tools
  • All necessary clay (up to a specified weight limit per student)
  • A curated selection of studio glazes
  • Bisque and glaze firings for your finished pieces
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and perfect for people who have has a taster session and are ready to learn more!
What to bring
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy, along with a hand towel for clean-up.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

40 Thorne Road, London

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My name is Victoria, and I’m the founder of The Pottery Pop Up. I started this journey because I saw a spark in people who loved the idea of pottery painting but felt held back by the costs and complexity of setting up their own studio. I wanted to change that by bringing the creative process directly to you—whether at your office, home, or special event.
At The Pottery Pop Up, we provide everything you need, from high-quality pottery pieces to all the painting supplies and expert guidance. Our goal is to create a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere where you can unwind, explore your creativity, and leave with a handmade keepsake that tells your unique story.
I believe that art has the power to connect us, boost our wellbeing, and make every occasion a little more memorable. Join me, and let’s make something beautiful together.

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