What you'll learn
Explore the fun of wheel throwing with our pottery courses in Sydney!
This six-week Pottery and Ceramics Wheel Throwing Course is an inviting introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Each class runs for two hours at the same time each week. You will learn the foundations of throwing, trimming and glazing while working in a supportive studio environment.
Each session begins with a live demonstration followed by step-by-step guidance. You will explore essential wheel techniques and gain confidence as you turn raw clay into finished pieces. There is plenty of time for practice and individual coaching. Students usually complete between six and ten pieces, which are glazed and fired for everyday use at home.
This course is suitable for complete beginners and for those with some prior experience who would like structured support to strengthen their skills.
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
- Decorate a table using the pottery items you have created
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
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 that 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 tutors
Yegana Jafarova
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