If you have a group of 6 people and cannot find a time that suits you please feel free to email us and we can try and accommodate.
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In this introductory session, you’ll get a feel for working with clay and learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. We’ll guide you through the key steps, including centering the clay and shaping simple forms like cylinders or bowls. You’ll gain hands-on experience, try out the tools and techniques, and leave with a better understanding of the wheel-throwing process — plus a few pieces of your own to be glazed and fired by our studio technician.
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If you’ve ever been curious about pottery, a taster throwing class is the perfect place to start. In just a few hours, you’ll get a hands-on feel for clay, experience the satisfaction of using the potter’s wheel, and discover the calming, meditative nature of the process. It’s creative, messy, and genuinely fun — no experience needed. Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or just try something different, this session is a great way to see if pottery is for you.
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From your throwing taster class, you’ll take home more than just your favourite two handmade pieces of pottery—you’ll gain a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing, a sense of creative accomplishment, and a new appreciation for the craft. Whether your creations turn out smooth or a little wobbly, it’s a lasting reminder of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new!
Address: Sheen Pottery, 263 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8QS
Telephone: 020 8487 1038
Throwing Taster Class - Beginners
£90
Join us for a fun and immersive two-and-a-half-hour introductory session designed to give you a hands-on experience with clay and the potter’s wheel. You’ll learn essential techniques such as centering the clay and throwing basic shapes like cylinders and bowls—all with your own dedicated wheel in a small class of no more than six students.
You’ll have the opportunity to keep up to two of your favourite creations, which will be carefully twice-fired and glazed in your choice of colour by our skilled studio technician. The glazing and firing process usually takes around 3 to 4 weeks, after which we’ll notify you by email when your pieces are ready for collection.
This session is a perfect way to discover whether wheel throwing is a craft you’d like to pursue further in more in-depth courses, or simply to enjoy a relaxed, creative experience working with clay.
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing, are included in the price. Please review the Terms and Conditions under the “Classes” menu before booking, as agreement is required to confirm your place. This class is open to anyone aged 16 and over.