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Potting wheel throwing
Shape Moments. Fire Memories.
Discover the Art of Wheel Throwing
There’s something truly captivating about working with clay on the wheel — the rhythm, the focus, and the joy of watching a simple ball of clay transform beneath your hands.
At The Art School, Chester, we offer a range of wheel-throwing sessions designed for all levels — from complete beginners taking their first spin at the wheel, to those looking to refine their technique or take on advanced creative challenges.
Whether you’re joining us for a one-off taster workshop, a structured course to build your skills, a premium experience session, or an in-depth masterclass, each session provides expert guidance in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Explore our upcoming wheel-throwing opportunities below and find the perfect way to begin — or continue — your pottery journey.
Small teaching groups
Beginners welcome and encouraged!
Calm & Creative
Choose your level
From first throw to confident maker
Our adult pottery classes are designed to support your journey from complete beginner through to confident, independent maker. We offer a clear pathway into wheel throwing, followed by flexible studio sessions for continued development, and open studio access for more advanced potters.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or returning to the wheel, you’ll receive expert guidance in a friendly, well-equipped studio, with small group sizes and a supportive learning environment.
Choose the option below that best suits your experience level and goals.
Wheel Taster Experience
90 minute Beginners workshop
Curious about the pottery wheel? Our wheel-throwing taster sessions are the perfect introduction. 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. No experience needed – just come along and enjoy getting creative with clay.
Your Pottery Pathway
Beginner courses through to having your own private time in our Open Studio!
1.
Beginner
6 Week pottery course
Discover the joy of working with clay in our 6-week beginners pottery course. Designed for complete beginners, this course will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel.
This relaxed and supportive studio course is perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new creative skill and experience the satisfaction of making their own pottery from clay to finished piece.
All materials and kiln firing are included.
£270
2.
Pottery Practice
Sessions
Our Pottery Practice Wheel Studio Sessions offer ongoing access to the pottery wheel for students who have completed a beginner wheel course and would like to continue developing their skills.
Each session begins with a short technique demonstration from the tutor. Students can then choose to follow the demo or continue working on their own projects, with individual guidance throughout.
£250
3.
Open studio
No lesson, just time to yourself on the wheel!
Our Open Studio sessions are for experienced potters who are confident working independently on the wheel or with handbuilding.
These sessions provide access to studio facilities, wheels, and kiln firings, with minimal tutor input. Ideal for developing personal projects, refining techniques, and working at your own pace within a shared studio environment.
£180 6 sessions
or £110 per month
Make creativity part of your week
Join our pottery studio today
