Discover both wheel throwing and handbuilding in this relaxed mixed-techniques ceramics taster at Daisy Witch Club in St Breward, near Bodmin in Cornwall. This class is ideal if you’d like to try a bit of everything before choosing a particular route into pottery. In this session, you’ll experience time on the potter’s wheel as well as simple handbuilding techniques. You might explore basic throwing on the wheel – such as centring clay and beginning to form simple shapes – alongside accessible handbuilding methods like pinching, coiling or simple slab work. The emphasis is on having a go, exploring the materials and enjoying the process rather than achieving perfection. With a maximum of 4 students, the group is kept small so there’s space for guidance, questions and individual support. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, making it a welcoming option for complete beginners as well as anyone who has tried pottery once or twice and wants to explore further. Whether you’re curious about ceramics, looking for a creative experience in Bodmin or North Cornwall, or thinking about joining a longer course in future, this mixed techniques taster gives you a broad introduction in one session. Who this class is for: Complete beginners who want to try both the wheel and handbuilding People who are curious about pottery but not sure where to start Anyone looking for a small-group creative workshop in Bodmin / North Cornwall Friends, couples or individuals seeking a relaxed ceramics experience What you’ll typically explore: An introduction to the studio, clay and tools Basic throwing on the potter’s wheel (e.g. centring and forming simple forms) Simple handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling or slab work Time to experiment with both approaches and get a feel for the differences (Exact techniques and pace may vary slightly depending on the group and experience level.) Location: This class takes place at Daisy Witch Club in St Breward, Bodmin (PL30), a calm, rural studio setting on Bodmin Moor in North Cornwall.
