Improvers Pottery Course

Take your wheel-throwing further in this small-group pottery improver course in London.



4 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 3 guests       £220 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn to throw or improve your ability to make pots on the wheel in my private studio based in Wimbledon, London. With just three participants per course, you will have ample time each week for one-to-one guidance from your tutor, irrespective your abilities.
Week 1: Studio overview, clay types, clay preparation, and your first making session. For those who are not a beginner, I will tailor the session to suit your needs.
Week 2: Throwing demo covering a wider range of different shapes (mugs, bowls, plates). More complex shapes will be demo-ed for non beginners.
Week 3: Turning leather-hard clay to make a foot ring and adding handles (I will demo different handle making techniques)
Week 4: Glaze your work.
By the end of the four weeks, you'll have worked through the full process from preparation to glaze and improved your skills for making different forms. Each participant can take home 4 pieces (mug size). More pieces will be charged at £5/pot which includes all the materials and firing.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
Up to 4 pots (mug and cereal bowl size) will be included. £5 per extra pot to cover the firing/material cost.
Knowledge required
As the class size is small, this is suitable for those who have no prior experience or have some clay centring experience.
What to bring
own apron if possible
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Wimbledon Art Studios, Riverside Yard, London

Near Earlsfield and easy access to buses, Tube and train

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Qian Ceramics
Qian Ceramics

female Women-owned

I am a recent MA Ceramics & Glass graduate from the Royal College of Art. With my production pottery training background, I had taught extensively prior to coming to RCA for students from different backgrounds.
Whether you are a complete beginner, want to hone your existing pottery skills, build up your application portfolio, or seek a unique creative voice, I can offer what is needed based on my practice and love for teaching and sharing knowledge.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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