Pottery for Beginners Workshop
Discover the therapeutic art of pottery in a hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners. Learn wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing techniques from expert artisans.
About The Workshop
Our beginner-friendly pottery workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramic arts in a supportive environment.
This three-day workshop is designed specifically for beginners with little to no experience in pottery. Through a combination of demonstrations, guided practice, and creative exploration, you'll learn fundamental techniques that form the foundation of ceramic arts.
Day by day, you'll build confidence and skills while creating several finished pieces to take home. Our experienced instructors provide personalized attention in a welcoming studio environment that encourages experimentation and creativity.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have gained a solid understanding of the pottery process from preparing clay to final glazing, setting you up for continued exploration of this rewarding craft.
Workshop Schedule
Our carefully designed curriculum ensures you build skills progressively over the three days.
Day 1: Introduction & Hand Building
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Welcome and introduction to pottery
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Clay preparation and properties
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch break
- 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Hand building techniques: pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction
Day 2: Wheel Throwing Basics
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Introduction to the potter's wheel
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Centering and pulling up walls
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch break
- 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Creating basic forms: bowls and cylinders
Day 3: Surface Design & Glazing
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Trimming and finishing techniques
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Surface decoration methods
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch break
- 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Glazing concepts and application
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Conclusion and next steps
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What Past Participants Say
Hear from others who started their pottery journey with us.
David L.
"As someone who's never considered themselves artistic, I was nervous about trying pottery. The instructors were so patient and supportive that by the end of day one, I had created something I was genuinely proud of!"
Tara M.
"This workshop was the perfect introduction to pottery. The step-by-step approach helped me build confidence quickly, and I've since signed up for their intermediate classes. Highly recommend for any beginner!"
James K.
"I bought this workshop as a gift for my partner and ended up joining too. We both loved the experience and now have a new hobby we can enjoy together. The small class size meant we got plenty of personal attention."