Pottery Throwing Beginners Workshop

This is a beginner’s workshop on learning how to use the wheel or for those who wish to hone and perfect their throwing skills. Beginners will learn the basics of how to prepare and use clay on the wheels, decorating and embellishing items made and then how to glaze and fire their creations.

On day one the focus will be on throwing until there is a set of items that can go through to day 2 for turning. Two weeks is allowed between day two and day three for items to be dry enough for glazing and firing. You will then come back on the following Sunday to collect your items.

The course fee includes all of the clay, glazes and firing for items as per course curriculum. There will be a few items/tools that will need to be purchased, you will find this on the information sheet sent out at time of payment.

        Please Note: This course is over three weeks made up of four sessions, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm of one weekend and then a 2hr glazing session is on the Sunday 4 – 6pm two weeks later, collection of your items is the following Sunday 4 – 6pm.

Key details

Level Beginner
Length 3 weeks/14 hours
Fees $300

Course availability

Term Date Location Time Tutor Availability Price
Term 1 Sat 08 & Sun 09 & Sun 23 Mar 2025 plus Collection Risingholme 10.00 am - 4.00 pm plus 4.00 - 6.00 pm Della Goodinson 6 spaces left $300.00 Enrol in course
Term 3 Sat 09 & Sun 10 & Sun 24 Aug 2025 plus Collection Risingholme 10.00 am - 4.00 pm plus 4.00 - 6.00 pm Della Goodinson 10 spaces left $300.00 Enrol in course

Enrolment into a course is based on first come, first served. Please ensure you are familiar with our terms and conditions including our refund policy. Our courses page contains a summary of all courses we are currently offering. No classes on public holidays.

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