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.


  • Address: Saxville Rd, Orpington BR5 3AW, UK (Map)
  • Price:£260

 

Description

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.