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Learn about ceramics at this fun pottery course in Wimbledon!
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£180
What you'll do
Join this fun pottery course in Wimbledon and discover a wonderful new hobby. This is a perfect activity for beginners, offering you dedicated time with staff over a rolling four-week programme.We will introduce you to a range of handbuilding techniques and practices. This workshop covers all the fundamentals of how to work with clay, along with basic decorating techniques and simple glazing.The January schedule is:
- Week 1: Kurinuki pot – You will start with a solid block of clay and carve it out to create an interior.
- Week 2: Vase – Slab-built vessel, you can choose from a cylindrical or rectangle design.
- Week 3: Plate – Using a mould, you can decorate this using coloured slips.
- Week 4: Glazing – Glazing your pieces.
- Week 1: Mug – Pinch pot mug with a handle.
- Week 2: Coiled planter – Using crank clay which will be suitable for outdoor use.
- Week 3: Bowl – Using a mould, you can decorate this with sgraffito using slips.
- Week 4: Glazing – Glazing your pieces.
What you'll get
We provide a set amount of clay to be used each week. This has been calculated to ensure that your pieces will have enough time to dry (and be fired once) before the final week of glazing.
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Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
What to bring
We do not provide aprons, please bring your own to the workshop each session or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.No food is to be consumed in the workshop, we allow drinks in closed bottles.Workshop 305 cannot be held responsible for any personal items that have been removed and subsequently lost or left behind – for instance, items of jewellery, clothing or bags.Long manicured nails can make it tricky to work with clay, please be aware of this.Please make sure that long hair is tied back when using any equipment.Be aware that there is a possibility of work getting damaged during the firing process or when being moved. Please listen carefully to instructions to minimise the risk of damage either to your own or to other people’s work.We use clear glaze and slips for surfaces that are likely to come into contact with food. Decorative glaze techniques can be explored on other surfaces.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.
Location
Workshop 305 Community Interest Company - 9 Weir Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8UG, England
We are situated on Weir Rd in Wimbledon, SW19 8UG - please be aware that there is another Weir Rd a few miles away in Balham, don’t go there by mistake! If you are using a sat-nav this may take you to the wrong end of Weir Road. We are next to the Metropolitan Police garage and opposite L&R Scaffolders with the red frontage. We share a car park with Travis Perkins. Turn right onto Weir Road from Endeavour Way. If you are using the ‘what3words’ app, our location is rods.influencing.humble There is free on and off-street parking. Please arrive at the workshop 5 minutes before the start time.
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Recent reviews of 4 Week Beginners Pottery Course
- 5/5 from Steve Preston, attended Apr 2024: A really good 3 hour session again last night and I feel I improved on week 1 , which to be honest , I could hardly fail to do.My only complaint is that the session should have a 10 minute break half way.
- 5/5 from Annamaria Atkins, attended Feb 2024: Its my second series of beginners workshops and just love the relaxed vibe. our instructor Zoe is very patient and helpful and helps us put our imagination into real actual pieces of pottery.
- 5/5 from Diana, attended Dec 2023: Excellent beginners introduction to different basic pottery techniques. Great facilities in Weir Road Wimbledon and our teacher Leanne was patient very good. Would recommend as a starter.
- 5/5 from Robert Hosking, attended Dec 2023: I enjoyed the experience. Looking forward to seeing the final results.
- 5/5 from Sharon Mallison, attended Nov 2023: Enjoyed my first hand building beginner's pottery course so much I book straight on to the next course
- 5/5 from Annamaria Atkins, attended Nov 2023: I had a great time and Zoe is a lovely and patient tutor. It's so therapeutic focusing on working with your hands for 2 odd hours.
- 5/5 from Nicole Cooney, attended Sep 2023: Loved it. Very calm and peaceful place. Ladies were very friendly and helpful. Very much looking forward to next session
- 5/5 from Veronica Rodriguez, attended Mar 2023: A really enjoyable course, having the chance to learn different techniques and approaches to pottery in a relaxed class environment.
- 5/5 from Helene Dabrowski, attended Jan 2023: I really enjoyed the pottery workshop, it is well kitted out with lost of tools and space. There is a fun atmosphere and the teacher is great. I can't wait for next session.
- 5/5 from Sam Sawin, attended Oct 2022: One of the most fun things Ive done
- 5/5 from Izabella, attended Jun 2022: I loved part 1 of this workshop so am looking forward to parts 2 &3. Ella is a lovely tutor and I got a lot of top tips
- 4/5 from Sally Clarke, attended Jun 2022: This was a great tutorial on all the vital preparation when turning thrown bowls/cups. Minute attention to centering makes all the difference. Also the intricacies involved in attaching handles, along with alternative options to pulling handles. A lot learned.
- 5/5 from Tom Dowrick, attended Nov 2021: Absolutely brilliant! Love every minute of being in the workshop. The team at 305 are amazing. The tutors are very knowledgeable and always there to help you with your creations.
- 5/5 from Robin Batt, attended Nov 2021: Excellent! Really enjoyed this course. Lovely studio, great teacher and nice atmosphere.
- 5/5 from Jacqui Wenn, attended Nov 2019: I've had an amazing time at my pottery workshops in a well equipped, calm and relaxing studio. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and full ideas to get you started. I've learnt so much about working with clay and tried lots of different techniques. The teachers are lovely and always on hand to help if needed. I've met lovely people and made many new friends. I would thoroughly recommend these sessions.
- 5/5 from Hazel Pritchard, attended Oct 2019: A brilliant course to attend. The teachers are brilliant and will help you to create what you are imagining if even you are a beginner. There is a lovely atmosphere within the room and I looked forward to it each week. I would highly recommend.
- 5/5 from Fatima Kassab, attended Oct 2019: As always I look forward to going every Thursday evening. Teachers are lovely, help and advice is very very good. Atmosphere is lovely and I have made some lovely pottery. I would recommend this particular class to every one who wants to learn or improve the pottery skills. Well done 305 workshop.
- 5/5 from Karen Markham, attended Oct 2019: Lovely relaxed workshop, with so much to learn.
- 5/5 from Sally Clarke, attended Oct 2019: Fabulous course using a variety of techniques working with clay! Great sense of achievement when you take your finished work home
- 5/5 from Izabella Knights, attended Aug 2019: Great class and friendly helpful teachers
- 5/5 from Rachel Tree, attended Aug 2019: Absolutely loved learning all about pottery, in a friendly and relaxed environment. Everyone was so helpful and lovely, got to try lots of different aspects of pottery. Id love to go again!
- 5/5 from Karen Markham, attended Aug 2019: Very relaxing sessions, with as little or as much direction as required. Always fun.
- 5/5 from Hazel Pritchard, attended Jul 2019: I have now completed two terms or pottery making at workshop 305 and I love it! Everyone is very welcoming and supportive, allowing you to get creative while learning new techniques all the time!
- 5/5 from Sally Clarke, attended Jul 2019: Loved this class very friendly and supportive tutors, Im hooked!
- 5/5 from Fatima Kassab, attended Jun 2019: I learnt different skills to improve my pottery. The teachers are very informative and really friendly and made me feel very relaxed. The atmosphere is wonderful I look forward to Thursday evening. The venue is very good and has everything you need. I would highly recommend the workshop to anyone who wants to learn pottery. Last but not least I am going to book my next seven weeks
- 5/5 from Loren Zeisler, attended Jun 2019: I keep coming back to these wonderful workshops because the people are fantastic and the atmosphere is so friendly.
- 5/5 from Hazel Pritchard, attended Jun 2019: I loved this course - it has been great. As a complete beginner, Ive been able to learn different techniques each week, whilst also feeling relaxed during the session. I would highly recommend this course.
- 5/5 from Faith Woodruff, attended Jun 2019: This workshop is a must! The teachers are super informative, helpful, encouraging. The space and atmosphere is relaxed and friendly - perfect for beginners or more experienced potters. Highly recommended!
- 5/5 from Sally Clarke, attended Jun 2019: A really good course for all levels, tutors offer plenty of advice and the students provide all the support and encouragement needed.
- 5/5 from Faith Woodruff, attended Jun 2019: The teachers are all super informative, encouraging and supportive. The atmosphere of this class is relaxed, friendly, chilled! Whether youre a complete beginner or experienced potter I cant recommend this class enough. Really brilliant!
- 5/5 from Izabella Knights, attended Apr 2019: Lovely class and lovely staff - will be coming again!
- 5/5 from Sam Murray-Petersen, attended Apr 2019: I've attended this course for a year and a half. I'm really enjoying it. So much to learn and great support on hand to help when you need. The ratio of teachers to learners is good. Usually around 3 for 16 students. Everyone works independently and makes what they want. There are potters wheels, plaster mould and all sort of glazes and under glazes to try.
- 5/5 from Sophie Dudhill, attended Apr 2019: Really great classes where you can try a variety of techniques. Staff are really helpful in assisting you with whatever you want to make, and teaching you the different elements you need to get there.
- 5/5 from Elluria Breytenbach, attended Apr 2019: I did Mosaics with Joss and received so much personal attention and professional guidance. Plus all important encouragement when I was waning as I had chosen to do a really big project even though I am a novice. I will be joining again to get on with what I have started. It is a relaxed atmosphere and the highlight of my week!
- 5/5 from Sally Clarke, attended Apr 2019: I have been able to throw on the wheel, and am thoroughly enjoying it. It is so relaxing and takes your mind off everything else.Loving it!!
- 5/5 from Gintautas Jakubelis, attended Mar 2019: Amazing experiences, the class was great,the teachers was friendly.
- 5/5 from Rosalind Webber, attended Mar 2019: I really enjoyed my 7 weeks at 305. I had some previous experience but was keen to try the wheel. I managed to make a few things with expert guidance from Mike. The other staff are knowledgable, friendly and helpful and ready to answer questions and help you improve your work. I'd recommend this course if you want to improve and are self motivated in what you are making.
- 5/5 from Sam Murray-Petersen, attended Mar 2019: I've booked this course on and off for about a year and half. The class is a nice nix of new and regular attenders. The teaching staff have remained constant over this time and are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. In terms of ceramics I've used the wheel, I've made a number of cups, plates and bowls using a wide range of ready made plaster moulds and I've created stuff from scratch. Lots of support and advice on hand throughout the workshop.
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