5 Week - Intro Wheel Throwing Course

5-Week Introduction to Wheel throwing 

Dive into a hands-on 5-week adventure in wheel-thrown ceramics, where clay, creativity, and your own two hands take centre stage. This course is designed to help you build strong throwing skills while having fun at the wheel! You’ll learn to centre clay, pull even walls, shape forms efficiently, and refine surfaces, turning raw clay into FUNctional pieces that are uniquely yours. 

Upcoming Course Dates

Thursdays 6 - 8 PM
5th February - 5th of March

What to Expect

This course is suitable for beginners and returning students who want to strengthen their wheel-throwing technique. Classes are hands-on, demonstration-led, and full of encouragement. You’ll learn under the guidance of Em, owner of Posy Ceramics, with full access to the Posy studio, including wheels, premium midfire clay, underglazes, and clear & coloured glazes.

Weekly Focus:
Week 1: Wheel Setup, Clay Preparation, Centring & Reclaim *
Week 2: Pulling Walls & Basic Forms (Cylinders & Bowls)
Week 3: Trimming Theory & Technique & Foot Rings
Weeks 4 & 5: Skill Development & Self-Directed Projects with Individual Support & Introduction into Glazing Techniques 

* we wont be keeping any pieces you make in week 1 - they will all be practice pieces & reclaimed

Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Can I Come Alone?

Absolutely. Many students join solo, and our classes are relaxed, social, and welcoming. You’ll work alongside 2 others at individual wheels, creating a friendly atmosphere where everyone can progress at their own pace but still have 1-to-1 attention and guidance. 

What Can I Make?

You’ll receive 5kg of white stoneware clay to use throughout the course, perfect for creating cups, bowls, small vases, and other functional forms. Additional 10kg bags of clay are available in-studio for $30.

All students have access to a curated range of underglazes and both clear and coloured glazes to finish their work. All final pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for collection 4 weeks after the course ends.

You may not get all pieces glazed within the 5 weeks so you can add additional Studio Hours after your session to finish off your pieces. 

All finished work is fully functional: microwave-safe and dishwasher-friendly.

Location

555A King St, Newtown 2042

Class sizes are strictly limited, and participants must be 16+ to attend.