During the 6 week throwing course you will work on your own potters wheel. Each lesson will start with clay preparation, followed by a demonstration on the wheel by the tutor. You will then have time to practice what has been demonstrated and guidance will be offered where needed. If you need a break, the kettle urn is always on with tea and coffee in abundance so please do help yourselves.

Skills you will learn:

  • Clay preparation and wedging.

  • Setting up your wheel.

  • Centering the clay.

  • Making a bowl.

  • Making a cup, including how to make and attach a handle.

  • Turning and finishing your pieces ready for firing.

  • Glazing.

Throwing can be very messy, particularly when you are starting out. 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. 

You can book your place right away by selecting from the drop down options, the day and time that is suitable for you. Please note the course must be paid for in full before attending. If you miss a class this cannot be made up, we do urge you to try and attend each week as the course in run in a specific order. All work is fired and will be ready to collect two weeks after the completion of your course.

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6 Week Beginners Course: £180

The 6 week course is booked as weekly sessions on the same day and time each week for 6 consecutive weeks.

2024 Dates now available!

Monday:

18.00-20.00  Tutor: James Lee

Tuesday:

10.00-12.00  Tutor: David Hibbs

18.30-20.30  Tutor: James Lee

Thursday:

18.00-20.00 Tutor: David Hibbs

Sunday:

10.00-12.00  Tutor: Kelly Campbell

To check availability and to book your space please click on the Schedule Appointment button below. You only need to select the start date. The remaining sessions will automatically be booked for you.

6 Week Intermediate Throwing 3 Day Course

Dates to follow for the Summer

Time: 9am - 12am x3 hours

x 3 sessions

Cost: £280, includes all materials and firings

Tutor: Kelly Campbell


This course will aim to develop your throwing practice in a range of ways, using terracotta clay. This course will focus on skill and working in a range of more advanced ways. Gaining knowledge in understanding the material how it behaves when both throwing/ drying and assembling. This course will also look at clay preparation and good studio practice. Sessions are an hour longer then our other sessions this will enable us so cover clay preparation and have more time own the wheel to practice, along with cleaning down.


Day 1

Preparing and throwing a large lump of clay

Throwing a larger bowl on a bat

1 bowl kept

Turning a large Bowl


Day 2

Throwing off the Hump Practice for week 4

  • Small Bowls 

  • Spouts

  • Cups

Afternoon

Throwing kellys tea pot shape

Throwing lid

Throwing spout

1 work kept

Day 3

Assembling tea pot

DATES TO FOLLOW FOR THE SUMMER



Personal Tuition: £75-£180

Personal Tuition sessions are two hours long and are tailored to your specific request. This can be anything from a taster session to a particular project you may need help with. All materials and firing included. 

1x 1-2-1 Session: £75.00

2x 1-2-1 Sessions: £150.00

3x 1-2-1 Sessions: £180.00

Personal tuition classes are held at a time that is suitable for you and the availability of one of our tutors. Once you have paid, please email info@cardiffpotteryworkshops.com to arrange your booking date.

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Add a friend and receive discount!

If you have someone who would like to join you on your 121 session we offer a bring a friend discount. Please see prices below.

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Have a group of 5 people? Why not check out our Group Booking page for all the great packages we offer for groups.

Looking to further your throwing practice?

Why not have a look at our excellent Taught Membership package which enables you to continue learning with the support of our wonderful tutors and also developing your own personal practice. Click here for more details MEMBERSHIP

DISCLAIMER:

  • 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 are used for inspiration purposes only. All work created on a Saturday Workshops will be glazed in a Dolomite glaze which is white/tan mix and not as the images above.