8‑Week Introduction to Pottery Course - £260 per person
This structured 8‑week course is designed for beginners who want a deeper, more committed introduction to pottery. Across weekly 2.5‑hour sessions, you’ll explore both hand‑building and wheel‑throwing, while learning the full ceramic process from start to finish.
What You’ll Learn
Across the 8 weeks, you’ll build a strong foundation in:
- Hand‑building techniques: pinch pots, slabs, coils, joining, shaping
- Wheel‑throwing: centering, opening, pulling, shaping forms
- Trimming and refining your pieces
- Understanding the ceramic process: drying stages, bisque firing, glazing, stoneware firing
- Choosing from a variety of glazes
- Studio workflow, clay preparation, and safe tool handling
What’s Included
- 8 weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each
- All materials, clay, tools and equipment
- All firings (bisque + glaze)
- Use of 3 potter’s wheels + 1 mini wheel
- A supportive, small‑group learning environment
Commitment, Attendance & Cancellations
This course requires consistent weekly attendance to progress through each stage of the ceramic process.
- Cancellations are accepted up to 14 days before the course start date
- After that point, the booking becomes non‑refundable
- Once you have attended the first session, no refund is offered, as your space cannot be given to someone else mid‑course
- No refunds for missed lessons or no‑shows
What to Bring
- Your own towel and apron
- Long hair tied back
- Short, trimmed nails
- Not suitable for participants with nail extensions.
Booking & Payment
- Book through our booking app
- Once registered, you’ll receive confirmation and an invoice
- Please add TMpotterystudio@pm.me to your contacts to avoid missing emails
Questions?
Call 07746 374836.