Available dates and cost:

• Three evenings in a row: Monday 11 December to Wednesday 13 December, 6.30-8.30pm

• Cost £120

During the daily 2-hour sessions:

• Beginners will have a first go at centering clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls.

• More advanced students will learn how to throw bigger and more challenging shapes.

• You will also learn how to finish your pots and how to decorate with slip.

• You can keep up to four pots which will be fired and glazed for you at the end of this course. 

• The cost of all materials and firings are included in your course fee.

Please note:

• This course is for adults, over 18. 

• Throwing on the wheel can be a messy business and aprons will not be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Terms & Conditions

• Please read our Terms and Conditions here and in particular please note our policy on refunds and exchanges. Tick the box at check out to indicate you have read them.

• We offer bursary tickets (half price) to those who currently receive any of the following: Pension Credit, Universal Credit Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance. Please email [email protected] to get your half price voucher.

Feedback from previous courses

• 'I so enjoyed being back on the wheel for the first time in 30+ years!'

• 'I thought our tutor, Birgit, was very thorough and friendly'

• 'Congratulations on the Pottery - an exceptional facility, very pleased to have been part of it'

• 'It was wonderful! Thank you Birgit Pohl.'

• 'Great teacher and lovely venue'

Examples of students' work from previous courses