Pottery - Throwing (beginners)

This is an introductory course for all levels. It is aimed at complete beginners who may have no experience of working with clay before and would like to learn the art of throwing. 

During the course the tutor will provide group demonstrations and individual support, to ensure learners can work at their own level and pace.

No previous knowledge or skills are required, just a keen interest in working with clay and an interest in ceramics. 

Full demonstrations and guidance will be given by the tutor.  

This 10 week throwing course will give you the knowledge and basic skills in using the throwing wheels to be able to create your own ceramic vessels.  

You will be introduced to the basics of throwing on the wheel, beginning with how to centre and pull a cylinder and moving on to how to stretch the clay into bowls and other forms to create your own ceramic thrown vessels.    

Each student will have their own dedicated potters wheel to work on.  

Please bring an overall/apron to use and suitable clothing and footwear to the sessions.  

There will be essential health and safety advice in the first week and ongoing instruction as required during the course. You are advised to arrive on time and to avoid missing any classes as the courses are structured to progress each week. 

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or emailparttimecourses@scg.ac.uk