A gentle start at the wheel
Pottery for Beginners
A slow, hands-on course for anyone who has never touched clay. Over six cozy sessions you'll go from a lump of earth to your own set of handmade bowls and mugs.
Level
Complete beginner
Length
6 sessions · 2 hours each
Group
Small & quiet · max 6
Includes
Clay, glazes & firing
Six slow sessions
One small step each week, with plenty of tea in between.
- 🌱01
Meeting the clay
Wedging, feeling the material, and shaping a simple pinch pot by hand.
- 🪵02
Hand building
Coil and slab techniques for a small planter or trinket dish.
- 🎡03
First time on the wheel
Centering the clay — the slowest, most peaceful part of the whole course.
- 🥣04
Throwing a bowl
Opening, pulling walls, and shaping your first proper bowl.
- ☕️05
Mugs & handles
Throwing a mug, pulling a handle, and trimming the foot.
- 🎨06
Glazing & firing
Choosing soft earthy glazes, decorating, and sending pieces to the kiln.
This course is for you if…
- You've never worked with clay and want a calm, unhurried introduction.
- You enjoy making things by hand and slow, mindful afternoons.
- You'd like to leave with pieces you'll actually use at home.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy
- Short nails and tied-back hair
- A small towel and a cup for tea ☕️
Everything else — clay, tools, glazes, aprons and firing — is included.
Little questions
Do I need any experience?+
None at all — the course is built for complete beginners and moves at a gentle pace.
What will I take home?+
Usually two to four finished, food-safe pieces: a bowl, a mug, and whatever you hand-build along the way.
When do I collect my pieces?+
Glaze firing takes about two weeks after the last session. You'll get a message when they're ready.
Ready to get your hands muddy?
Spots are kept small so every session stays quiet and unhurried. Send a note and I'll share the next dates.
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