Saturday 19th September 11am-1pm

A two-hour introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Professional potter Lydia will guide you through the steps to create your own functional pottery on the wheel. The classes are small (4 people per class) and allow for each student to receive tuition on basic technique and form. This class is suitable for absolute beginners; please note that we will be working slowly through basic techniques during the first hour so that everyone can get to grips with the wheel. Each student will have their own wheel and tools, plenty of clay, and an apron. 

Taster classes are an introduction to the medium of pottery and are a way to get a feel for the technique whilst making simple and playful work without worrying too much about the final result.

Students can choose one pot to be finished and glazed for them to collect at a later date.

There are refreshments provided and a bathroom in the adjoining house.

These classes are suitable for ages 16+

Please see ‘additional info’ below for further details.

Course starts Tuesday 8th September 6pm - 8pm until Tuesday 13th October

Build foundational skills in pottery by learning to make pots from start to finish with a six-week exploration of throwing on the wheel. Suitable for complete beginners, with small class sizes of four people, every student gets plenty of one-on-one teaching time as well as explore the skills developed during each two hour class. 

Over six weeks you will be guided through centering the clay, throwing pots on the wheel and trimming them to create refined forms. Away from the wheel you will discover clay preparation, handle making and slip decoration. On the sixth week students will glaze and complete work made during the course. You can select up to six pieces to be fired and glazed.

Completed pots will be collectable from my studio a few weeks after the course ends.

All materials and tools are provided, including aprons. Tea and coffee are also available.

These classes are suitable for ages 16+

Please see ‘additional info’ below for further details.

Course starts Wednesday 9th September 6pm - 8pm until Wednesday 14th October

Not suitable for absolute beginners - students must have completed one of my previous courses or have similar training elsewhere! Students must have learnt how to (but need work on) centre and throw walls, and have tried turning and handling pots.

Building on previously developed skills, this six-week course will work on refining existing skills in centering and throwing. We will work on building skills in harder shapes such as bowls and bottles, as well as improving skills in turning and finishing pots.

With small class sizes of four people, every student gets plenty of one-on-one teaching time as well as explore the skills developed during each two hour class. 

Over six weeks you will be guided through centering the clay, throwing pots on the wheel and trimming them to create refined forms. Away from the wheel you will discover clay preparation, handle making and slip decoration. On the sixth week students will glaze and complete work made during the course. You can select up to six pieces to be fired and glazed.

Completed pots will be collectable from my studio a few weeks after the course ends.

All materials and tools are provided, including aprons. Tea and coffee are also available.

These classes are suitable for ages 16+

Please see ‘additional info’ below for further details.

Course starts Thursday 10th September 6pm - 8pm until Thursday 15th October

Not suitable for absolute beginners - students must have completed one of my previous courses or have similar training elsewhere! Students must have learnt how to (but need work on): centre and throw walls, turning and handling pots.

Building on previously developed skills, this six-week course will work on refining existing skills in centering and throwing. We will work on building skills in harder shapes such as bowls and bottles, as well as improving skills in turning and finishing pots.

With small class sizes of four people, every student gets plenty of one-on-one teaching time as well as explore the skills developed during each two hour class. 

Over six weeks you will be guided through centering the clay, throwing pots on the wheel and trimming them to create refined forms. Away from the wheel you will discover clay preparation, handle making and slip decoration. On the sixth week students will glaze and complete work made during the course. You can select up to six pieces to be fired and glazed.

Completed pots will be collectable from my studio a few weeks after the course ends.

All materials and tools are provided, including aprons. Tea and coffee are also available.

These classes are suitable for ages 16+

Please see ‘additional info’ below for further details.