Pottery Wheel Beginners Course

Learn to throw, carve, and glaze your own pots in Guildford, taught by pottery experts.



6 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £340 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the joy of making pottery on the wheel with our six-week beginners’ course at Guildford Pottery.
Designed for complete beginners, this course takes you through the whole pottery-making process, from your first attempts at centring clay to trimming, decorating, and glazing your finished pieces.
Our classes are kept small, with a maximum of six people, so you’ll have plenty of individual guidance from your tutor as you learn. There’s no pressure to make perfect pots straight away – the first few weeks are all about getting comfortable with the wheel, experimenting with clay, and building your skills.
Weeks 1–4: Wheel throwing
Learn how to prepare and centre clay, open it up, and pull the walls to create forms such as bowls, cups, and cylinders. You’ll have plenty of clay to practise with and lots of time on the wheel.
Week 5: Trimming and finishing
Choose up to four of your favourite pieces from the course and learn how to trim them to refine their shape and create a finished foot. You can also add handles or decorative details to personalise your work.
Week 6: Glazing
Learn the basics of glazing and choose from our selection of studio glazes to give your pieces their final colour and finish.
After the course, we’ll fire your glazed pottery in our kiln, ready for you to collect once it has completed its final firing.
By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have experienced the complete process of making pottery by hand on the wheel, developed a solid foundation in throwing, and created up to four finished ceramic pieces of your own.
No previous pottery experience is needed. All clay, glazing, and firing for up to four finished pieces is included.

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
  • You’ll be able to craft up to four pieces to keep forever in the glazes of your choice.
  • We’ll then fire them in our kiln and glaze them to perfection for you to collect.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
  • Leave jewellery and watches at home.
  • Long hair needs to be tied back, and nails should ideally be cut short.
Session repeats

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

Location

New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House, Fays Passage, Bedford Road, Guildford

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Who are we
Chi Wing Choi | Ceramics Artist
I was born and raised in Hong Kong but with a passion for the UK, I began researching the connections between Hong Kong and the UK. Human relationships have become a huge concern for me since I left Hong Kong, thus I am looking for a way out of the struggle of leaving my hometown and going to my second home through ceramics. I began to concentrate on the connections and disconnections of my relationships, expressing my feelings through exploring the forms, colors, and textures of my pieces.
Paul Wheeler | Ceramics Artist
Paul is a multi-talented individual who not only teaches at the university level but also specializes in producing ceramics for TV and film productions. His recent commissions include popular titles such as Wicked, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, The Witcher, and Paddington 3. When he's not busy with teaching or commissions, he enjoys creating Japanese-inspired functional ceramics.

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