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Adult and Community Learning

Pottery Throwing Taster: Sat 27 Feb, 13:00-15:30 [Full] - For waiting list click 'enquire'

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

27/02/2027

Fee

£85.00

Entry requirements

No prior skills are required to join this taster session.

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL287D1P

Duration

1-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

The learners progress and achievement will be observed on an individual basis, with support and encouragement.

About the course

New for 2026/27, this fun and immersive 2.5-hour pottery wheel taster offers the perfect introduction to the art of wheel throwing. With a maximum of just four students per session, you'll benefit from plenty of individual attention and support throughout the experience. Discover the magic of transforming a simple lump of clay into beautiful handmade pottery as you learn the fundamental techniques used by ceramic artists. Whether you're looking to try something new, unleash your creativity, or explore a potential new hobby, this hands-on workshop is ideal. Your experienced pottery tutor will begin by demonstrating each stage of the process, showing you how to centre the clay, open forms, and pull up walls to create cups and bowls. You will then have the opportunity to practise these techniques on your own wheel, with personalised guidance and encouragement throughout the session. Working in a friendly and supportive studio environment, you'll gain confidence as you develop your skills and create your own unique pottery pieces. At the end of the session you'll choose your three favourite creations to be glazed and kiln-fired, ready for collection approximately 3'5 weeks later. Leave with new skills, a sense of achievement, and beautiful handmade pottery to treasure.

Career options

Continue with a Pottery Workshop (Beginners to Experienced classes) and further specialised one day skills workshops.

Materials to be provided by the student: An apron is optional

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

The learners progress and achievement will be observed on an individual basis, with support and encouragement.