Beginners Throwing Intensive
A five afternoon deep dive into the wheel, perfect for beginners. You’ll gain hands-on experience in centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping a series of simple forms, all while building your first collection of pots. By the end of the week, you’ll not only have pieces to take home but also a solid foundation in wheel-throwing techniques to build on in the future.

Improvers Throwing Intensive
Already comfortable with the wheel? This intensive is designed to sharpen and refine your throwing practice. You’ll focus on trimming techniques, scaling up your work, and refining your forms to achieve greater balance and finesse. A fantastic opportunity to receive close guidance from an experienced maker, this week will help you push past plateaus and develop a more confident throwing style.

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Why Choose These Courses?

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.

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

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 2kgs 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 for £50, you'll have access to a variety of studio glazes to add the perfect finish to your work. Link to glaze class - new times are uploaded at the end of the intensive and our team will walk you through the dates and times for booking.

Tools: For beginners no need to bring anything but your creativity — we've got all the tools you'll need. For improvers, you are welcome to bring your own tools.

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

Class Size: We keep it cozy arranged in 2 groups of 6 with a maximum of 12 participants.

FAQS

Terms & Conditions

2 - 5 Day Intensives

£250.00

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What You’ll Explore

Centring & Control: Learn how to work with the clay (not against it) and find your balance at the wheel.

Basic Forms: Master the building blocks of throwing—cylinders, bowls, and simple vessels.

Throwing Rhythm: Develop a feel for the process, from preparing clay to lifting walls with steady hands.

Refinement: Introduction to trimming, smoothing, and shaping your pieces for strength and elegance.

Selective Keeping: Learn to identify your best results, building discernment as you grow your skills.

With hands-on guidance, individual feedback, and daily demos, you’ll quickly build confidence and enjoy seeing your progress stack up—literally—on the shelf beside you. By the end, you’ll have a small collection of thrown forms ready for firing, and the knowledge to keep developing your practice.
Designed especially for those with some throwing experience who are looking to deepen their skills.

What You’ll Explore

Sharpen Your Throwing: Strengthen your core techniques while pushing form, scale, and intention in your making.

Master Trimming: Learn how to turn with finesse—refining feet, balancing weight, and bringing a professional finish to your pieces.

Elevate Your Forms: Shift from purely functional to considered—developing work that’s cleaner, lighter, and more resolved.

Selective Keeping: Learn to critically evaluate your pieces, keeping only those that best reflect your progress and eye.

Expect hands-on support, individual feedback, and a quiet sense of progress. By the end, you’ll have a stronger understanding of your own rhythm at the wheel—and a collection of well-finished forms to show for it.
Dedicated to the creation of moon jars or Tea pots, perfect for improver & intermediate potters.

Workshop Highlights:

Historical Context: Begin with an exploration of the history and cultural significance of moon jars, tracing their roots in the Joseon dynasty and their enduring influence on contemporary ceramics.

Intermediate Techniques: Learn to craft moon jars using a combination of throwing and handbuilding techniques under the expert guidance of Soobin Lee. Gain insights into creating these iconic forms with balance and elegance.

Throwing Off the Hump: Master the traditional technique of throwing off the hump, a skill that allows efficient creation of multiple components for assembling your moon jars.

This immersive experience not only hones technical skills but also connects you to the rich heritage of moon jar making, inspiring creativity and artistic growth.
Perfect for Beginners and intermediate those looking looking for an intesive week of making with the support of our skilled teachers.

What You’ll Explore

Core Handbuilding Techniques: Pinching, coiling, and slab building—learning how each method can create strong and expressive forms.

Surface & Texture: Experiment with mark-making, impressions, and simple decoration to bring personality to your pieces.

Form & Function: From vessels to sculptural forms, explore how to shape clay with intention while leaving room for play.

Confidence in Clay: Learn how to handle the material with ease—building, joining, and refining your pieces without fear of cracks or collapses.

Finishing Touches: Guided trimming, smoothing, and preparing your work for firing.

Expect hands-on support, practical demos, and plenty of encouragement. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid grounding in handbuilding techniques and a small collection of pieces that reflect your own creative voice.

2 - 5 Day Intensives

Beginners Throwing Intensives

Improvers Intensives

Moon Jar or Tea Pot Intensives

Hand Building Intensive