Throwing Taster Sessions

An introduction to throwing for beginners. Participants will encounter clay preparation, wedging, centering clay on the wheel and throwing basic cylinders. The workshop is taught by one of our pottery tutors.

When: Please see dates opposite
Where: Leach Pottery, (Unfortunately, courses held in Bernard’s Studio are inaccessible for wheelchair users). In Autumn 2025 workshops will commence in our newly built Learning Studios. It is possible that any courses booked for September – December 2025 will be taught in the new studios instead of Bernard’s Studio.
Capacity: 5 per session
Equipment & materials: clay and a basic tool kit is provided: Please bring additional tools if you wish to use them along with an apron and hand towel
This course will: introduce you to throwing, see more below
Level: beginner only (ages 18+)
Cost: £60 per person. Sessions are 2.5 hours long. (10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm)

Throwing Tasters focus is on becoming familiar with the throwing process and therefore outcomes are not fired.