When booking please choose your start date and time from the options listed below. By selecting your start date and time you are agreeing to attend the consecutive classes that follow from your start date, at the same time until the end of your 6 week course.
Mixed Ceramic Techniques 6 Week Course - All Levels
£360
This 6-week mixed ceramic technique course is perfect for complete beginners as well as returning students or those with some experience who are ready to refine and push their skills further. You’ll be introduced to both wheel throwing and hand-building techniques, giving you the chance to explore different ways of working with clay.
With a maximum of just 6 students per class, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance in a relaxed and supportive studio environment. Our small class sizes allow tutors to tailor demonstrations and feedback to your level, helping you build confidence and make steady progress week by week — whether you’re brand new to the wheel or returning to develop and strengthen your technique.
Running once a week for two and a half hours over 6 weeks, the course gives you the time and continuity needed to develop your technique in ceramics.
For beginners you’ll learn the foundations of both hand-building and wheel-throwing, will more experienced students will be encouraged to refine consistency and explore more advanced forms.
Each participant has their own dedicated potter’s wheel.
There is an additional materials fee of £10 per kilo, covering clay, glaze, and firings (weighed at the leather-hard stage after turning).
Please read the Terms and Conditions in the Classes drop-down menu before booking, as you will be asked to agree to them at checkout.
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Week 1 – Hand-Building Basics
Get hands-on with the fundamentals of hand-building techniques. You'll explore coiling, pinch pots, and slab construction — essential methods for creating forms without the wheel.Week 2 – Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Step up to the wheel and learn how to centre clay — the key to successful throwing. You'll begin practicing simple cylinder forms, which serve as the building blocks for most wheel-thrown pottery.Week 3 – Developing Your Technique
Now that you’ve tried both hand-building and throwing, choose your preferred method and start creating more defined shapes. This week is about building confidence and refining your skills.Week 4 – Shaping and Trimming
Learn how to trim your pots to enhance their shape, balance, and overall finish. This stage is key to giving your pieces a more professional and polished look.Week 5 – Creative Exploration
Use this session to experiment freely with your chosen technique. Try new forms, combine methods, or revisit a skill you’d like to improve — this is your chance to play and explore.Week 6 – Glazing and Finishing Touches
Bring your creations to life with colour. You’ll be introduced to basic glazing techniques and can choose from a range of studio glazes to decorate your work before the final firing. -
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to grow your existing skills, this course offers a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the world of ceramics. You'll explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing in a relaxed, small-group setting — perfect for focused learning and creative exploration. With expert guidance, personalised support, and plenty of studio time, you’ll build confidence, develop your own style, and leave with a collection of finished, glazed pieces you can be proud of.
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You're welcome to keep as much of your work from the course as you like. Any pieces you choose to keep will be weighed at the leather-hard stage, after trimming. A fee of £10 per kilo applies, which covers the cost of clay, glazes, and both firings. We encourage students to be thoughtful about what they choose to keep, focusing on pieces they're proud of or would like to see finished.
Address: Sheen Pottery, 263 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8QS
Telephone: 020 8487 1038