This extended 6 weeks course offers more time to practice the foundations and experiment with more complex forms. You will move through two distinct project cycles, allowing you to refine your technique and finish a diverse collection of work. Week 1: Foundations (Project 1) – Introduction to clay preparation (wedging), centering on the wheel, and throwing the fundamental cylinder shape. Week 2: Strengthening the Basics – Continuing to work on centering and height. We will focus on consistency and muscle memory to ensure your walls are even. Week 3: Trimming & Handles – Learning the art of trimming to refine your leather-hard pieces and add foot rings and attaching handles for mugs or pitchers. Week 4: Form & Curves (Project 2) – Moving beyond the cylinder to explore from and curves. This week focuses on open forms like small bowls, cups, ceramic pots for plants and tapered silhouettes like vases. Week 5: Final Trimming – Finishing the pieces from Project 2. Week 6: Glazing – An introduction to glazing techniques and chemistry to bring colour, texture, and vitrification to your finished work. The projects will be adjusted depending on the individual level of returned students. Date: (6 weeks, 3 hours per week) Click "Date" to see available options. *If you are interested in a short duration course, we also offer 1 DAY Introduction to Wheel Throwing Class, where you learn to make a basic bowl shape (throwing only). You can find more details and sign up here: Introduction to Wheel Throwing Class * Open-date Gift Card option: If you choose the Open-date Gift Card and would like a printable PDF, simply fill in the Gift recipient name field (optional). We’ll happily send you the PDF. The recipient can email us to book a class whenever they’re ready.
