Pottery taster

Pottery Wheel Taster

Curious about the pottery wheel? A relaxed, beginner-friendly 90 minutes – the perfect introduction to throwing.

For: Total beginners – adults and children over 11.

£70 per person
Hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel

About this event

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly class you’ll learn the basics of centring clay and shaping your first pots on the wheel with guidance from our tutor – somewhere creative, relaxing and a little bit messy (in the best way), where making mistakes is part of the magic.

Whether you come alone, with a friend or as a creative date idea, you’ll leave feeling inspired, proud and maybe a little addicted to the pottery wheel. At the end you tell us your glaze colour choice, and we take it from there – drying, firing, glazing and finishing your piece.

What you’ll learn

  • Wedging and preparing your clay
  • Centring clay on the wheel – that satisfying moment when the wobble disappears
  • Pulling up the walls of your pot

What’s included

  • Friendly, experienced tutor
  • All clay and use of the wheel
  • One pot professionally glazed and fired for you to keep

From our classes

Photos from our wheel taster sessions.

FAQs

Do I need any experience?

No – it’s designed for absolute beginners.

When can I collect my pot?

Your finished piece is ready in around 4–6 weeks.

What if I need to cancel?

Your deposit is non-refundable if you cancel, and if you cancel within 14 days of the event the full fee is payable. We're not able to offer free transfers to a different date.

Book your place

£70 per person

See taster dates on Bookeo

Secure online booking with Bookeo – opens in a new tab. You’ll pick your place and pay there.

Questions before you book? Call 01244 328 976 or email contact@theartschoolchester.co.uk.

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