Wheel-throwing classes

Everyone starts off wanting to be Kevin Bacon but ends up quitting their day job, buying their own wheel and mixing their own glazes. You’ve been warned.

Tuesday evenings, 1 x two-hour workshop

Pop-up wheel-throwing class

These one-off two-hour sessions are perfect for beginners who’d like to try their hand at the wheel

Learn how to prepare, centre and shape forms on the wheel with Joanne’s expert guidance. Each student can expect to make four works* in a pop-up session. Classes are limited to six students to allow Joanne to provide each beginner with one-to-one attention.

Learn:

  • simple forms like bowls, mugs and plates are all achievable for your first attempt on a wheel, more complex forms like teapots will come with more practise – don’t forget, ceramics is a slow art!

Please note:

  • some of your pots might be a bit wobbly as you learn to throw but as with all handmade objects, this is part of their charm

  • Joanne will finish the works by trimming the base, stamping your initials, and glazing using a range of colours and stoneware firing

  • once fired, they will be packed and ready for collection within a month of your class

  • Pop-up workshops are offered regularly, but not consistently – please follow Joanne on Instagram or subscribe to the newsletter to keep up-to-date with future class offerings.

*All works are microwave and dishwasher safe .

Saturday afternoons, 5 x two-hour sessions

Introduction to wheel-throwing course

Over the course of five weeks, discover the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing

Students will be guided through each step of the wheel-throwing process in this intimate class (capped at six). We cater to the complete beginner but can build on pre-existing skills. Students can expect to make seven to ten finished works.

Learn:

  • how to prepare the clay with wedging and centring

  • how to lift and manipulate the clay to make different shapes and vessels

  • how to refine your works with trimming and glazing

Please note:

  • once fired, they will be packed and ready for collection within two weeks of your last class

  • These classes are offered regularly, but not consistently – please follow Joanne on Instagram or subscribe to the newsletter to keep up-to-date with future class offerings.

  • this course can only be taken once per student

*All works are microwave and dishwasher safe .

5 x 2-hour sessions

Wheel-throwing cycles

Hone your skills with these in-demand five-week cycles

Please note: These classes are typically booked out months in advance. While Joanne is continually endeavouring to add more sessions to her schedule to keep up with demand, your patience is greatly appreciated.

Description of class along here.

Learn:

  • Week one: throwing

  • Week two: trimming, throwing

  • Week three: throwing

  • Week four: trimming

  • Week five: glazing

Please note:

  • dot point one

  • dot point two

  • dot point three

  • once fired, they will be packed and ready for collection within a month of your class.

*All works are microwave and dishwasher safe.