Pottery Wheel Beginners Course - 4 Weeks

Learn to throw on the wheel in Guildford, as taught by pottery experts.



4 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £210 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this engaging pottery workshop in Guildford, you’ll explore the art of wheel throwing in a relaxed and supportive studio setting. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn how to work with clay on the potter’s wheel and create your own unique pieces from scratch. With unlimited clay available, you’ll have plenty of time to practice.
This class is ideal for beginners, so there’s no need to worry if you’ve never tried pottery before. The session is kept small, with a maximum of six people, ensuring lots of one-to-one guidance, encouragement and support throughout.
What to expect:
  • Learn how to centre clay on the wheel.
  • Techniques for pulling up walls and shaping forms.
  • Tips for refining and improving your pieces.
  • An introduction to glazing, with a choice of in-house finishes.
By the end of the class, you’ll choose a glaze for your work and leave feeling accomplished, inspired, and excited to continue your pottery journey.
What you'll get
  • You’ll be able to craft up to four pieces to keep forever.
  • 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 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Fays Passage, Bedford Road, Guildford

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Who are we
Chi Wing Choi | Ceramics Artist
I born and raised in Hong Kong but with a passion for the UK, 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 with the struggle of leaving home town and going to the second home through ceramics. I began to concentrate on the connections and disconnection of my relationships. To express my feelings through exploring forms, colours and texture of my pieces.
Paul Wheeler | Ceramics Artist
Paul is a multi-talented individual who not only teaches at the university level but also specialises 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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2026-06-26 15:00:00
class 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production guildford Guildford South East GB guildford