Key Facts
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Starting
28 Feb 2026- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 13:00
- Duration
- 3 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Saturday
- Start Date
- 28 Feb 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- KIAX152FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 450
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Starting
26 Sep 2026- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 13:00
- Duration
- 3 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Saturday
- Start Date
- 26 Sep 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- KIAX148FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 450
Pottery - Introduction to Wheel Throwing
In this Introduction to Pottery - Wheel Throwing course, you'll experience the essential steps of wheel throwing, from preparing and wedging the clay, to guided demonstrations that cover each stage of the throwing process. Including centring and coning, to opening up and forming basic cylindrical shapes.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course, but some experience with ceramics would be very beneficial. -
Course Content
With support and individual guidance, you'll develop your technique through practice, learning to create simple forms like cups or small vessels. We'll also cover essential finishing skills such as trimming and tidying your pieces, getting them for glazing and firing.Whether you're curious to try something new or looking to build confidence at the wheel, this course offers a focused, supportive environment to get started with throwing.
Please note there are only 2 spaces available for this course. Students will benefit from 1-2 semi-private tutoring. This session will take place in our specialist 3D workshop alongside our Saturday Pottery Studio Session. Further courses to be released throughout the year.
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Progression Next Steps
You could progress onto one of our Pottery Studio Sessions to continue with your independent making, or try hand building in another of our weeknight ceramics courses. -
Additional Information
All materials and equipment are provided. Should you become more ambitious in the scale of your work we may ask for a contribution towards materials used.Please note that note that there will be a limit to how many items will be fired during this course. Please contact our Studio Manager
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.Please be aware our courses need to meet a minimum recruitment number in order for them to run, a full refund will be provided should a course not meet the required numbers. Once the course has started no refunds or partial refunds will be given.
