Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Short Course

What you'll learn

Learn the foundations of wheel throwing with our pottery courses in Sydney!

In this hands-on, fun 3 week pottery & ceramics course, you will be introduced to throwing, trimming and glazing techniques.

We will take you through the different steps of wheel throwing methods such as centring, opening, and pulling and shaping your pottery. You'll also learn how to plan and execute trimming excess clay from the bottom of your pottery.

As a final step, you will learn how to decorate your pottery. Come with a readiness to learn and to get your hands dirty, and you will go home with a beautiful piece designed and made by yourself.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this wheel-throwing course, you should be able to:

Use the pottery wheel
Centre, open and pull your clay
Trim your pottery
Use underglazes and glazes to decorate your pottery

Course content

Our wheel throwing course covers the following:

Information about how ceramics are created
Wheel throwing techniques
Trimming techniques
Glazing

Intended audience

Who is this wheel throwing course for?

This course is for absolute beginners or those with a minimal working knowledge of ceramics.

Course venue

Silky Shapes Studio

6 Prentice Lane, Willoughby

Parking

Please note: Parking is not permitted on Prentice Lane. Free all-day parking is available on surrounding streets near the studio.

Course materials

Please bring to class

Face mask
An apron or a towel

Please be advised materials are provided by Silky Shapes Studio

Additional information

Please note the following:

Please don’t wear your best clothing! Clay will wash out, but it’s better to wear some older clothes
If you have long hair, please tie it back
Wear closed-in shoes
Nails need to be trimmed
You will need to return a week after the last class to collect your pieces. You will be able to discuss this with your teacher

Course testimonials

Louise said: This was an excellent beginner's course. Our tutor was very professional, and extremely patient. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to try a potter's wheel. Even if you are not very skillful (like me) you will come out with some pots to take home!
Philipa said: Lovely experience. Talented and patient teacher. Good fun and highly recommended
Bronwyn said: What a fabulous way to spend a few Monday evenings - small class sizes, lots of individual instruction, and a passionate and generous tutor willing to share her skill and love of the craft. Highly recommended.
Alicia said: Great teacher. Very easy to understand and the right pace of instruction. Also very easy to get to the location.
Kristal said: Loved the course! Yegana was very knowledgeable and provided excellent support throughout the classes. I've already recommended it to friends and would like to return to do another but live quite far away.

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