Adult Throwing (Pottery Wheel)
How We Teach Throwing
We believe in giving people a strong foundation in the basics. This means learning to centre clay, learning to create consistent forms and then learning to create shapes. We place a lot of emphasis on the correct form, body position and muscular engagement to learn how to control clay on the wheel with efficiency and precision.
Our Beliefs
Throwing on the pottery wheel is a meditative process
We live in an increasingly fast paced and stressful world, mediated by more and more virtual interactions. Why not take a break from screens and calls, and learn to create something physical with your hands? Making pots on the wheel requires a meditative focus that helps you concentrate on the present moment.
OUR CLASSES
Feedback and encouragement and room for growth
Our throwing classes are limited to four students to ensure that you get the attention you need to learn this challenging skill. We focus on repetition throwing of basic forms such as tumblers, tea bowls and saucers before moving to more ambitious forms like vases and jars. This is because we believe this progression is the fastest and most effective way to get you throwing independently.
Our Studio
A fun place to make pots on the wheel
We have a bright and airy studio with four very reliable Shimpo pottery wheels perfect for learning to throw pots. And we have a vast assortment of throwing tools to help you on your journey towards forming the clay vessels you've always dreamed of.
Our Promise
We'll process your ceramics with care and respect
After you've thrown a piece, we like to air dry it for around 1-2 weeks. This allows us to fire it in our kiln safely until it reaches a stage called bisque ware. You can then either opt to have this piece glazed for you at no additional charge, or you can come back to decorate it yourself in another paid workshop. We estimate that most people can collect their pieces after 3-4 weeks.
