beginners pottery wheel online class
Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NZT
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $250
Starting Date: January 13-February 17, 2025
Description:
Embark on your pottery journey with this comprehensive 6-week online course designed for beginners. Learn the foundational skills needed to create beautiful, functional, and artistic pieces on the pottery wheel—all from the comfort of your home!
During each 2-hour session, you will receive step-by-step guidance from a professional ceramicist, covering essential techniques like centering, pulling, shaping, and trimming. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to create your own ceramic masterpieces, from bowls to cups and beyond.
What You’ll Learn:
Week 1: Introduction to Tools & Setting Up Your Workspace
Week 2: Centering & Basic Cylinder Formation
Week 3: Pulling Walls & Shaping Techniques
Week 4: Trimming and Refining Forms
Week 5: Handles, Lids, and Simple Attachments
Week 6: Preparing for Glazing & Troubleshooting
Tools and Materials Needed (provided by the participant):
Pottery wheel
Clay (recommendation: 5–10kg of beginner-friendly stoneware clay)
Bucket for water
Basic pottery tools (sponge, wooden rib, wire cutter, pin tool, etc.)
Bat(s) for throwing
Towels or aprons to protect your space
Stable internet connection and device with a camera
Who Should Join?
This class is perfect for beginners who are new to pottery or looking to refine their basic wheel-throwing skills. Whether you’re exploring a new hobby or aiming to create custom pieces for your home, this course will inspire and empower your creativity.
Enrollment Details:
Limited spots available to ensure personalized instruction.
Reserve your place now and begin your journey into the art of pottery!
Message us to enrol