4-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing Course Learn the art of wheel throwing in a relaxed, small-group environment. Over four weeks, you'll build confidence on the pottery wheel while learning the core techniques needed to create your own handmade ceramics. This beginner-friendly course covers wedging, centering, pulling walls, trimming, surface decoration, and glazing. Throughout the course, you'll create 3–6 finished pieces to take home. With a maximum of 3 participants, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one guidance and have your own pottery wheel for every class. The course takes place in our Downtown Squamish studio. What You'll Learn Week 1: Introduction to wheel throwing, including wedging, centering, and pulling walls. Weeks 2 & 3: Continue practicing and refining your throwing skills while creating your ceramic pieces. Week 4: Learn trimming before selecting your glaze colours. Your work will then be professionally glazed and kiln-fired, or you can book a future Glaze Session to glaze your own pieces. Included Four weekly classes Your own pottery wheel each session All clay, materials, tools, glazes, and firings 3–6 finished ceramic pieces We recommend bringing an apron and hand towel, and wearing comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes, as pottery can get a little messy. No previous experience is required—this course is designed for complete beginners. If you already have wheel throwing experience, please get in touch to arrange a private intermediate lesson. After completing the course, you'll be eligible to join our Studio Drop-In Program, giving you access to independent studio time and glazing sessions. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the course to run. If minimum numbers aren't met, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Please see our FAQs for cancellation policies or contact us if you have any questions. Beginner Plus Ready to Take the Next Step? Finished a beginner course and keen to keep progressing? Our Beginner Plus workshops are designed for potters who have mastered the basics and are ready to refine their technique, build consistency, and tackle more challenging forms. These small-group workshops are offered throughout the year and focus on developing confidence at the wheel with more personalised instruction. Beginner Plus workshops are released every few months and spaces are limited. Interested? Join our Studio List to be the first to hear when new dates are announced, or get in touch if you're looking for more advanced tuition or a private lesson.
