Wednesday Evenings 18:00 – 21:00
Starting 6th September- 25th October
8 classes of 3 hours
+4 practice sessions of 4 hours*
Total of 40 Hours.
**need to miss a class?
…no worries we can schedule up to 2 replacement lessons
This class is designed to introduce students to wheel throwing and to learn the basic techniques.
These consist of preparing the clay, centring, pulling up, shaping and trimming into a cylinder or bowl.Â
If you have previously taken a beginners course, the teacher will help you to refine and practice your skills and increase the amount of clay that you can work with.
If you feel ready to learn additional techniques such as adding handles or modifying forms these can be added to the program.
During the first 6 weeks you will be encouraged to visit the studio between classes for an independent practice session to firmly establish muscle memory so that each new skill comes easily. Centring takes about 30 hours of practice so putting the hours in really helps.
Week 1 & 2: Introduction to studio. Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. After the 1st or 2nd lessons please try to fit in a practice session to build muscle memory. If you cannot come for the full 4 hours even 2 hours will really make a difference.
Week 3 & 4: Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. Again please try to fit in a practice session between classes this will really consolidate the techniques.
Week 5 & 6: Forming, shaping and creating your design. Mastering intentional throwing.
Week 7 & 8: Finalizing, modifying and surface decoration. Glaze application and preparation of up to 10 pieces for the final firing.Â
Your pieces will be ready approximately 1 week after your last class.
* The Practice sessions can be any day during Studio Hours
**if you missed a lesson contact me to schedule a catch up class: info@theceramiccentre.com
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Wear clothes that can get covered in clay or bring an apron and a towel for clean up.
Please note that you either bring your own tools or you can buy a set of tools on the first day of class.
Saturday mornings 10:00-13:00
Starting 12th August – 16th September
6 classes of 3 hours
+ 4 practice sessions of 4 hours*
Total of 34 hours.
**need to miss a class?
….no worries we can schedule up to 2 replacement lessons!
This class is designed to introduce students to wheel throwing and to learn the basic techniques.
These consist of preparing the clay, centring, pulling up, shaping and trimming into a cylinder or bowl.
If you have previously taken a beginners course, the teacher will help you to refine and practice your skills and increase the amount of clay that you can work with.
If you feel ready to learn additional techniques such as adding handles or modifying forms these can be added to the program.
During the first 4 weeks you will be encouraged to visit the studio between classes for an independent practice session to firmly establish muscle memory so that each new skill comes easily. Centring takes about 30 hours of practice so putting the hours in really helps.
Week 1 & 2: Introduction to studio. Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. After the 1st and 2nd lessons please try to fit in a practice session to build muscle memory. If you cannot come for the full 4 hours even 2 hours will really make a difference.
Week 3 & 4: Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. Again please try to fit in a practice session between classes this will really consolidate the techniques.
Week 5: You choose the best 6 pieces, and learn how to trim and prepare them for bisque firing.
Week 6: Glaze application and preparation of up to 6 pieces for the final firing.
* The Practice sessions can be any day during Studio Hours
**if you missed a lesson contact me to schedule a catch up class: info@theceramiccentre.com
Tuesday Evenings 18:00 – 21:00
Starting 5th September- 24th October
8 classes of 3 hours
+4 practice sessions of 4 hours*
Total of 40 Hours.
**need to miss a class?
…no worries we can schedule up to 2 replacement lessons
During the first 6 weeks you will be encouraged to visit the studio between classes for an independent practice session to firmly establish muscle memory so that each new skill comes easily. Centring takes about 30 hours of practice so putting the hours in really helps.
Week 1 & 2: Introduction to studio. Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. After the 1st or 2nd lessons please try to fit in a practice session to build muscle memory. If you cannot come for the full 4 hours even 2 hours will really make a difference.
Week 3 & 4: Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. Again please try to fit in a practice session between classes this will really consolidate the techniques.
Week 5 & 6: Forming, shaping and creating your design. Mastering intentional throwing.
Week 7 & 8: Finalizing, modifying and surface decoration. Glaze application and preparation of up to 10 pieces for the final firing.Â
Your pieces will be ready approximately 1 week after your last class.
* The Practice sessions can be any day during Studio Hours
**if you missed a lesson contact me to schedule a catch up class: info@theceramiccentre.com
Wear clothes that can get covered in clay or bring an apron and a towel for clean up.
Please note that you either bring your own tools or you can buy a set of tools on the first day of class.
5/6 August, 2023
10:00-17:00
Come and throw to your heart’s content for 2 full days (10:00-17:00 with a 1 hour lunch break). We provide a delicious lunch (vegan and vegetarian friendly) served in our lounge or on our roof terrace if the weather permits. A glass of wine…or 2… will help unleash your inner potter!
Our fabulous pottery instructor Danka will start you off with a demo of the basics, then let you loose at the wheel. This course is designed for beginners to make rapid progress. Nothing is saved in this throwing boot camp, it is all about mastering the wheel.
There is an unlimited supply of clay and we encourage you to use as much of it as possible!
Please bring your own tools or buy a starter set from us at cost price!
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Price 175,00 includes unlimited clay and lunch on both days and drinks.
Max 7 people. We keep our classes small so that you have more coaching and attention!
Wear clothes that can get covered in clay or bring an apron and a towel for clean up.
Friday Mornings 10:00 – 13:00
Starting 8th September- 24th October
8 classes of 3 hours
+4 practice sessions of 4 hours*
Total of 40 Hours.
**need to miss a class?
…no worries we can schedule up to 2 replacement lessons
During the first 6 weeks you will be encouraged to visit the studio between classes for an independent practice session to firmly establish muscle memory so that each new skill comes easily. Centring takes about 30 hours of practice so putting the hours in really helps.
Week 1 & 2: Introduction to studio. Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. After the 1st or 2nd lessons please try to fit in a practice session to build muscle memory. If you cannot come for the full 4 hours even 2 hours will really make a difference.
Week 3 & 4: Wedging and centring up to 500g of clay. Again please try to fit in a practice session between classes this will really consolidate the techniques.
Week 5 & 6: Forming, shaping and creating your design. Mastering intentional throwing.
Week 7 & 8: Finalizing, modifying and surface decoration. Glaze application and preparation of up to 10 pieces for the final firing.Â
Your pieces will be ready approximately 1 week after your last class.
* The Practice sessions can be any day during Studio Hours
**if you missed a lesson contact me to schedule a catch up class: info@theceramiccentre.com
Wear clothes that can get covered in clay or bring an apron and a towel for clean up.
Please note that you either bring your own tools or you can buy a set of tools on the first day of class.
Friday Afternoons 14:00 – 17:00
Starting 8th September- 24th October
8 classes of 3 hours
+4 practice sessions of 4 hours*
Total of 40 Hours.
**need to miss a class?
…no worries we can schedule up to 2 replacement lessons
You have taken 1, 2, 3 or even more classes but struggle to find your signature style…or you have ideas about what you want to make but find calculating the best approach difficult…or you are interested in throwing larger, taller, or more complex shapes…If these challenges sound familiar then this course is designed to help you.
Camille has many years as a working potter and teacher at the highest levels. No matter what your goal is he has the skills as a potter and teacher to help you realise them.Â
This is NOT a beginners level course, you must be able to centre confidently 500-750g of clay and have a longing to develop your own style and skill.
Week 1 & 2: Bring in samples of your work, sketches, pictures or other examples to help Camille understand and formulate the best approach for you. Choose your type of clay. Start creating the basic shapes that are the foundation for your style. Examine these forms and start to modify.
Week 3 & 4:Â Modify and adapt your designs by fine-tuning the various elements and practicing intentional throwing. Scale your designs up or down to create cohesion and balance.
Week 5 & 6: Design and make a small collection that is representative of your style. This can be functional or decorative. Make notes and sketches detailing the design choices/approaches/concepts
Week 7 & 8: Modifying and adding elements, trimming and finishing, surface decoration and glazing.
Wear clothes that can get covered in clay or bring an apron and a towel for clean up.
*Scheduled Mondays 18:00-20:00
*max 8 people
*please see links below to book upcoming dates
Perfect to try out the wheel to see if pottery is the right hobby for you, you can come once or 10 times….
Stand alone sessions of 2 hours to give you an opportunity to sit behind the wheel and experience the magic of creating something from a lump of clay.
We will help you get started with a demonstration of the basic techniques. Then you will have a go.
Each student will have one on one time with the instructor to try the basic
You will get 3 balls of clay of 400-500g that we have wedged and prepared for you ahead of time.
Wear clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron and a small towel with you.
Please fill out the form below to join our class waitlist. If a vacancy comes up we will contact you before the class.
