Throwing at Cardiff Pottery Workshops
In pottery, "throwing" refers to the process of shaping the clay on a potter's wheel. The term comes from the Old English word "thrawan," which means to twist or turn. During throwing, the potter uses their hands to mold the clay as the wheel spins, allowing them to create symmetrical, round forms like pots, vases, and bowls.
At Cardiff Pottery Workshops, we understand the importance of progression and continuous learning. That’s why we offer a six-week beginners’ throwing course, which can be taken as a standalone experience or as part of a two-month taught membership. This membership allows you to continue practicing your skills at the pottery while benefiting from guided tuition throughout your course.
To support ongoing development, we’ve also launched two new courses for 2026: a six-week intermediate throwing course and a six-week advanced throwing course, designed to help you build on your skills and take your work to the next level.
Kelly & The Team
We appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds. If you need to reschedule, please ensure that you contact us at least one week before the course date. Thank you!
To check availability and to book your space please click on the Schedule Appointment button below the course of your choice, you only need to select the start date, the remaining sessions will automatically be booked for you.
Our six-week Beginners Throwing Course is the perfect introduction to the potter’s wheel. Through guided tuition, you’ll learn all the essential skills needed to create your own bowls and cups. You’ll explore key techniques including centring clay, pulling walls, shaping and forming, turning pots, making and attaching handles as well as decorative finishes such as slip decoration, sgraffito, and dip glazing. This comprehensive course is designed for beginners providing a solid foundation in throwing.
Please click on the text below (course information) for an overview of our 6 Week Beginners Course.
Our six-week Intermediate Throwing Course is designed for those with some experience at the wheel, helping you take your skills to the next level. You’ll work with larger amounts of clay to create bigger forms, explore throwing off the hump, and learn to produce plates. Through guided tuition, you’ll develop greater precision, control, and confidence while creating more complex forms and projects.
Our six-week Advanced Throwing Course is designed for experienced potters seeking to push their skills further. Guided by world-renowned ceramicist Jin Eui Kim, you’ll learn advanced throwing techniques while creating a series of moon jars. Each week, you’ll work with increasing amounts of clay to master larger forms, developing precision, control, and confidence. This course is an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and elevate your throwing practice.
Membership | The Next Step
Take Your Pottery Practice Further — No Matter Your Level!
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our Taught Membership and Supported Membership packages are designed to help you continue learning with the guidance of our expert tutors.
Members enjoy 12 hours of studio access per week, technical support, and a range of other benefits to support your pottery journey.
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1-2-1 Throwing Sessions
To book your session please email info@cardiffpotteryworkshops.com, Anna will then send you dates and times available for a session, and will arrange payment.
All 1-2-1 sessions last 2 hours, and prices are as follows:
For 1 person £75
For 2 people £120
For 3 people £180
For 4 people £240
Have a group of 5 people? Why not check out our Group Booking page for all the great packages we offer for groups.
DISCLAIMER:
Classes are non refundable once booked.
Working with clay can be very messy. We supply aprons but it is probably best if you come to the classes in clothes and footwear you don't mind getting dirty. No watches or jewellery to be worn and you may want to tie your hair back in preparation. Cardiff Pottery Workshops Foundation will not be held responsible for any damage to clothing, shoes, jewellery, watches or mobile devices whilst in the studio.
Unfortunately if you miss a class this cannot be taken at a later date and no reimbursement will be offered.
Classes start on time and if you are late you can join the class but time cannot be made up at the end of the workshop.
Classes must be paid for in full.
Please be aware you are in a working studio and due care and attention must be given. Inductions will be given on the equipment you will be using. You must not use any other equipment in the studio. Cardiff Pottery Workshop Foundations will not be held responsible for any injury you may incur if you break the rules of the studio.
We want you to have the best experience during your time in the studio and part of that is making sure all participants comply with our health and safety procedures. You must sign a form agreeing to comply with our Health and Safety practice. The company reserves the right to exclude any participant if they consistently fail to meet any of these conditions.
All work made in classes will be bisque fired and glazed. Please be aware that although every due care and attention is given to every piece we put in the kiln, once inside the kiln we cannot be held responsible for any work that cracks, explodes or is damaged due to another object exploding. This unfortunately, is out of our hands and is part of the many difficulties of working with clay.
We endeavour to have all finished work ready for collection within 5 weeks. After this date we hold all work for a minimum of 12 weeks. Any work not collected after this date will unfortunately be discarded due to minimal studio space. Collection of work is the responsibility of the maker.
All images on the website with our Logo belong to Kelly Campbell and are her designs. All images on the website are used for inspiration purposes only.