Full Day Beginners' Wheel Throwing Class

Learn to throw clay in a day at this pottery workshop.



6 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests       £185 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

If you're keen to learn the fundamentals of pottery, you might be surprised by how much you can learn in just one day! Under the guidance of experienced potter Mathew, this all-day class will cover clay preparation, centring the clay and understanding and developing basic forms.
During the course of the session, you'll pick up some impressive wheel throwing techniques, gaining useful hands-on experience as you make a variety of small items.
At the end of the day, you will have learnt how to make two different shapes of bowl and contemporary jugs. Choosing your three favourites to go through our double firing process before they are ready to take home.
Classes are kept small to make sure everyone has enough time to ask questions and enjoy the benefits of Mathew's years of experience — it's a brilliant way to get yourself started in this fun and expressive art form.
What you'll get
  • Refreshments.
  • All materials and equipment needed to make 3 x different thrown pieces to keep.
These will be dried, clear glazed and twice fired before they are ready for collection, or they can be sent to you for an extra charge to cover the postage. Any additional pots you would like firing will be charged at £5 each.
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners -- no prior experience needed!
What to bring
Packed lunch.
Location

14 Brook Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8BH and 12 Bennett’s Precinct, The Longton Exchange Shopping Precinct Longton, ST32JA (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Full Day Beginners' Wheel Throwing Class location
Verified reviews


Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided


This class doesn't have reviews yet, but here's what guests say about this teacher's other experiences:

ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

Dimbleby Ceramics
Dimbleby Ceramics

5.0 (9)
female Women-owned

Mathew has been working in ceramics and art for over 3o years. He is a qualified teacher running pottery workshops for beginners through to advanced pottery skills. Dimbleby Ceramics was established in 2010 and has been running 5 star rated workshops since 2017. They have built a reputation for quality teaching, skills development and a experience that is fun and taught in a relaxed atmosphere. The studio is in a great setting with six pottery wheels overlooking a small wood and stream. It's a fantastic studio space to learn in.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 15,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
class 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production london London West Midlands GB london