Summer Intensives

2, 3 or 4 consecutive day throwing courses

With 4 hours of guided practice each day, there's time make real progress at the wheel at your own pace.

All levels are welcome. Our trademark small class sizes means you’ll get tonnes of 1-1 tuition and develop your skills whether a total beginner or intermediate looking to level up.

2 Day Throwing

(All Levels)

Deep dive into throwing (1.5 days throwing and half a day trimming)

Explore multiple different forms from mugs to bowls to vases.
Tailoring the session to your level, we’ll make sure you feel the progression over the 2 days of throwing.
Trimming some of your work from day 1. Foot rings and different treatments
Opportunity to attach handles

£320

Dates:

10.30-3pm both days

3 Day Throwing

(All Levels)

Deeper dive into throwing (2 full days of throwing and 3rd day trimming or more throwing)

Develop confidence in throwing different forms such as mugs, bowls, vases, lidded jars. It’s really all about time spent at the wheel if you’re new to pottery.
For more experienced throwers, any goals or challenges can be discussed at the start of day 1 and the tutor will tailor instruction to you over the 3 days.
Clay preparation
Trimming your work from day 1 and 2. Foot rings and different treatments.
Option to explore slip decoration.

£440

Dates:

Mon 10th - Wed 12th August

10.30-3pm all 3 days

4 Day Throwing

(All Levels)

3 full throwing days and 1 full trimming/handles etc

If you’re new to pottery, you’ll cement your ability at the wheel and feel your proficiency soar from day 1-4.
Tailored to the group, there will be lots of tutor demos for cylinders, bowls, vases, plates, lidded jars etc for both beginners and intermediates.
Experienced potters who may have reached a plateau will be able to step up to the next level. 18 hrs at the wheel under the guidance of an experienced tutor does amazing things.
Clay preparation
Trimming your work from day 1, 2 and 3. Foot rings and different treatments.
Development of a small body of work (if desired!)
Option to explore slip decoration