Introduction to Throwing

You will learn

In this course you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel to throw and refine pots.

You’ll learn how to throw cylinders step-by-step, with plenty of time to practice! By the end of the 6 weeks you will have created several finished and glazed pieces showcasing your new skills, and developed a foundation for further experimentation on the potter’s wheel.

Techniques covered include:

Preparing and wedging clay
The stages of throwing a cylinder
Removing pots from the wheel
Turning and trimming
Glazing your work

You will need

This session is perfect for complete beginners and those who have attended any of our other taster or introductory courses.

We recommend trimming long nails prior to the session, removing any jewellery, and tying back long hair.

Additional Information

When attending this event, please drive directly to The Harley Studios. See the map below for directions.

This pottery course takes place over 6 consecutive weeks starting on your booked date.

There are just 4 places on each session, which will offer a high level of one-on-one teaching and a close-knit studio experience.

The course cost includes all materials, tools and clay, plus glazing and firing of your finished pieces.

Tutor Profile: Naomi Ameyaw

Naomi is a contemporary ceramicist who creates handmade, functional, and decorative pottery from her home studio in Nottingham. She creates her pieces using a combination of throwing and hand-building techniques.

Her work is heavily inspired by nature and she enjoys experimenting with found materials such as wild clay and glass.

naomigraceceramics.com

The Harley Pottery Studio

The Harley Foundation is an arts charity which works to create spaces where the imagination can flourish, from artists studios to an award-winning museum.

We run The Harley Pottery Studio, a community space where visitors can work in inspiring surroundings – in an idyllic countryside location and surrounded by practicing artists and makers.

All of our classes are subsidised by the Foundation and generously supported by Nottinghamshire County Council. We work to offer an accessible, affordable place to practice pottery making.