This class is an introduction to the wonderful, expressive material that is clay. You'll receive a comprehensive overview to working with clay which will cover all steps from clay preparation and re-cycling through to glazing and decorating the finished work. You'll learn to throw basic forms with demonstration and plenty of one-to-one instruction.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Wedge and re-cycle clay

• Demonstrate the basics of working on a pottery wheel

• Centre clay on the wheel

• Open a centred piece of clay on wheel

• Pull clay up to form basic beaker/cylinder shape

• Demonstrate the correct use of prepared glazes

• Understand the basics of health and safety when working with ceramics and in a workshop/pottery space.

What makes our classes different?

We decided to charge a little more and keep our classes small so we can offer you a more personalised experience. With only 3 in the class, Sam can provide plenty of one-to-one support and teaching (plus we only have three wheels!)

Once you have ‘graduated’ our beginner classes, you’re also eligible to continue your throwing journey as part of our ‘Throwing Club’. This means that if you choose to carry on with learning to throw you can ‘rent’ access to a wheel, equipment and clay in our pottery. Everything you need to make pots without having to invest in the equipment until you’re ready! (only available to those who have completed Sam's Learn to Throw classes).

Covid-19 Health and Safety

We will be taking all the recommended precautions to keep you safe from Covid-19. Recommended practice will depend what level we are at when the class date rolls around - we will keep you informed via email.

In the event of a postponement or cancellation due to Covid-19 we will offer a full refund.