Throwing Course
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Get hands-on with the pottery wheel and learn to create your own unique ceramic pieces from clay.
This course is designed to introduce you to the art of wheel throwing in a supportive and practical studio environment. Suitable for beginners, it will guide you through the core techniques needed to confidently use a pottery wheel.
Each session builds on the previous one, helping you develop both technical skill and creative confidence. You will learn how to shape clay into functional and decorative forms, exploring the process from forming to finishing.
By the end of the course, you will have created a selection of your own ceramic pieces and gained the skills to continue your pottery practice.
What you’ll cover
- A range of throwing techniques such as centring, pulling, shaping, and trimming
- Refining your skills and explore trimming and finishing
- Explore various surface decorative techniques
- A guide to the basics of glazing
- The opportunity to fire and glaze your favourite pieces.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill.
Information
All materials required to make your piece are included in the course fee.
For your safety and comfort, please bring:
- Closed-toe footwear
- Long hair tied back
- No valuable jewellery
- Optional: your own apron (aprons are also available to borrow)
- A drink and snack (there will be a short break)
Further Study
If you enjoy this workshop, you may wish to progress onto:
- Other Ceramic courses at Craven College
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
