About this course
An Introduction to Clay is a welcoming 6-week course for complete beginners who would like to explore the exciting world of ceramics. Through guided tuition and hands-on practice you’ll learn the foundations of working with clay while creating your own unique handmade pieces.
With a strong focus on pottery wheel techniques, you’ll learn how to transform a simple lump of clay into beautiful functional pottery, while gaining an understanding of the wider ceramic process – from forming and decorating through to glazing and firing. Working with clay is creative, mindful and incredibly rewarding.
What you’ll learn
- Preparing and wedging clay
- Centring clay on the pottery wheel
- Throwing bowls, cups and vessels
- Trimming and refining forms
- Adding handles and decorative details
- Surface decoration techniques
- Glazing and finishing your work
- Understanding the kiln firing process
What’s included
- 6 weekly studio sessions
- Expert tuition from our ceramic tutor
- All clay, materials and tools
- Professional glazing and kiln firings
- Use of pottery wheels and studio equipment
- Finished ceramic pieces to keep
From our classes
FAQs
Do I need any experience?
No – it’s designed for complete beginners and first-time throwers.
What comes next?
Once you can throw, join Pottery Practice for regular supported studio time.
What if I need to cancel?
Your deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. We're not able to offer free transfers to a different date or course.
