Throwing at Cardiff Pottery Workshops
In pottery, "throwing" refers to the process of shaping the clay on a potter's wheel. The term comes from the Old English word "thrawan," which means to twist or turn. During throwing, the potter uses their hands to mold the clay as the wheel spins, allowing them to create symmetrical, round forms like pots, vases, and bowls. Your journey starts here at Cardiff Pottery Workshops.
Here at the pottery, we understand the importance of progression and continuous learning. That's why we offer a 6-Week Beginners' throwing course, which can be via a 2-month taught membership or taken as a standalone course.
Once you've completed the beginners' course, you can further develop your skills with our 4-Week Further Practice course. For those looking to advance even further, we also offer 4 Week Advanced Courses, that run throughout the year, these will commence in 2025.
By structuring our courses in this way, we aim to support your growth, creating a strong foundation of which to build on. This approach also enabling you to become a member at the pottery from day 1 of your journey.
Kelly & The Team
Throwing For Beginners 6 Week Course
Beginner’s Journey into Pottery Throwing
These Classes are for 16+
Class Times and Days
Monday:
18.00-20.00 Tutor: James Lee
Tuesday:
10.00-12.00 Tutor: David Hibbs
18.30-20.30 Tutor: James Lee
Thursday:
18.00-20.00 Tutor: David Hibbs
Sunday:
10.00-12.00 Tutor: Alex Milledge
To check availability and to book your space please click on the Schedule Appointment button below You only need to select the start date. The remaining sessions will automatically be booked for you.
Please click on the text below (course information) for an overview of our 6 Week Beginners Course.
We appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds. If you need to reschedule, please ensure that cancellations are made at least one week before the course date. Thank you!
Further Practice Throwing 4 Week Course (Intermediate)
Starting dates shown above that then follow on for a 4 week block. Dates still to come this year 31st July, following for 4 weeks consecutively. Then the last Further practice 4 week block of the year starts the 28th August 4 weeks following consecutively.
Tutor Studio Director: Kelly Campbell
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Please click on the text below (course information) for an overview of our Further Practice Course.
We appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds. If you need to reschedule, please ensure that cancellations are made at least one week before the course date. Thank you!
Advanced 4 Week Course: Tea Pot and Saucer
You Must have attended the Further Practice 4 week course before booking on this course. As the skills willl build on learning from both our beginners and further practice courses.
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Advanced 4 week Course: Coffee Pot and Mug
You Must have attended the Further Practice 4 week course before booking on this course. As the skills willl build on learning from both our beginners and further practice courses.
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Advanced 4 week Course: Condiment Set
You Must have attended the Further Practice 4 week course before booking on this course. As the skills willl build on learning from both our beginners and further practice courses.
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Membership | The Next Step
Looking to Further Your Practice at any stage of your journey!
Why not have a look at our excellent Taught Membership or Supported Membership packages which enables you to continue learning with the support of our wonderful tutors. 12 hours a week access to the studio and technical support. For more information, Click here for more details MEMBERSHIP
1-2-1 Throwing Sessions
To book your session please email info@cardiffpotteryworkshops.com, Anna will then send you dates and times available for a session, and will arrange payment.
All 1-2-1 sessions last 2 hours, and prices are as follows:
For 1 person £75
For 2 people £120
For 3 people £180
For 4 people £240
Have a group of 5 people? Why not check out our Group Booking page for all the great packages we offer for groups.
DISCLAIMER:
Classes are non refundable once booked.
Working with clay can be very messy. We supply aprons but it is probably best if you come to the classes in clothes and footwear you don't mind getting dirty. No watches or jewellery to be worn and you may want to tie your hair back in preparation. Cardiff Pottery Workshops Foundation will not be held responsible for any damage to clothing, shoes, jewellery, watches or mobile devices whilst in the studio.
Unfortunately if you miss a class this cannot be taken at a later date and no reimbursement will be offered.
Classes start on time and if you are late you can join the class but time cannot be made up at the end of the workshop.
Classes must be paid for in full.
Please be aware you are in a working studio and due care and attention must be given. Inductions will be given on the equipment you will be using. You must not use any other equipment in the studio. Cardiff Pottery Workshop Foundations will not be held responsible for any injury you may incur if you break the rules of the studio.
We want you to have the best experience during your time in the studio and part of that is making sure all participants comply with our health and safety procedures. You must sign a form agreeing to comply with our Health and Safety practice. The company reserves the right to exclude any participant if they consistently fail to meet any of these conditions.
All work made in classes will be bisque fired and glazed. Please be aware that although every due care and attention is given to every piece we put in the kiln, once inside the kiln we cannot be held responsible for any work that cracks, explodes or is damaged due to another object exploding. This unfortunately, is out of our hands and is part of the many difficulties of working with clay.
We endeavour to have all finished work ready for collection within 5 weeks. After this date we hold all work for a minimum of 12 weeks. Any work not collected after this date will unfortunately be discarded due to minimal studio space. Collection of work is the responsibility of the maker.
All images on the website with our Logo being to Kelly Campbell and are her designs. All images on the website are used for inspiration purposes only.