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5-Day Beginners & Improvers Throwing Intensive

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Daily

Join us for an immersive 5-day Throwing Intensive Course with the wonderful Jago Poynter The Chelsea Potter, where you’ll experience the exhilarating process of shaping clay on the potter’s wheel. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, this course is designed to help you master the fundamentals and refine your technique at an accelerated pace.

What You’ll Learn

Master the Basics: Learn essential techniques like centering, pulling, and shaping functional vessels.
Refine Your Skills: Focus on quality over quantity, learning to identify only your best pieces while minimising material usage.
Find Your Style: Build confidence on the wheel and start developing your own unique style and approach to throwing.

At the end of the course, you’ll emerge with a newfound confidence in your throwing skills and a collection of beautiful, handcrafted pieces that reflect your artistic vision.

Why Choose This Course?

Personalised Instruction: With a maximum of 8 participants, you’ll receive plenty of one-on-one guidance and hands-on practice from our experienced instructors.
Skill-Focused: These sessions are about honing your technique and building confidence, not just filling shelves with pots.
A Creative Journey: Whether you’re exploring a new hobby or striving to elevate your craft, this course promises to ignite your passion for pottery.

Important Notes

Please ensure punctual attendance each day—this condensed course is designed for maximum engagement and hands-on participation.
Keep up to 2kg at greenware stage, or pay additionally for bisque firing £10 per kg, or a taught Glazing class £50.

Unlock Your Creativity

Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative journey into the world of ceramics. By the end of this enriching 5-day experience, you’ll have gained valuable skills, confidence on the wheel, and the inspiration to continue exploring the endless possibilities of clay.

Reserve Your Spot Today and Discover the Joy of Creating with Clay!

Additionally, participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the courses.

Course Details

Location: Arch 45, Nursery Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8BP

Schedule: Choose your course at checkout.

No Experience Necessary: These courses is designed for everyone!

Class Size: We keep it cozy with a maximum of 8 participants.

Please be advised to allow for approximately 5 weeks before your works are ready for collection, although we aim to get vessels fired as soon as possible. You will be emailed once your vessel is ready for collection. We are unable to post pieces. Finished pieces must be picked up from Earthworks studio within 3 months of the class.

What to Bring

We're all about having fun and getting hands-on, so come prepared to dive into the world of clay! Wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting a little clay on, and an apron is always a good idea if you are able to bring your own fantastic, if not - we have them at the studio. Short nails make working with clay easier, and if you’ve got long hair, tying it back will keep it out of your way.

Included in Your Course

Clay: A maximum of 3kgs of works can be kept, which can be taken at the greenware stage to fire in your own studio, or an additional session of glazing can be purchased alongside.

Glazing: If you purchase the glazing session also, you'll have access to a variety of studio glazes to add the perfect finish to your work.

Tools: No need to bring anything but your creativity — we've got all the tools you'll need.

Apron: If you have your own to bring fantastic if not we have them in the studio.