5-Day Pottery Intensive (Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00)
£2,500 per person · Small group · At The Ceramic Hub
Learn to throw with confidence in one focused week. This hands-on intensive blends expert demos, high-repetition practice, and 1:1 coaching so you leave with skill, speed, and a collection of finished work you’re proud of.
Who it’s for
• Ambitious beginners who want a fast, solid foundation
• Improvers returning to the wheel to level up technique
• Makers preparing for their own studio or professional practice
What you’ll learn
• Centering fast and reliably
• Cylinders, bowls, plates & taller forms
• Trimming, joining & handles (mugs/jugs)
• Lids, galleries & throwing off the hump
• Surface: slip, carving, underglaze, wax resist
• Glaze fundamentals & firing overview
• Studio workflow, efficiency & ergonomics
The week at a glance
• Day 1 – Foundations: clay prep, centring, cylinders (lots!).
• Day 2 – Forms: bowls & wide forms, trimming techniques.
• Day 3 – Function: mugs, handles, pulling & attaching; plates.
• Day 4 – Complexity: taller/lidded forms, repeat throwing, sets.
• Day 5 – Finish: surface decoration, glazing, firing plan, photo tips.
What’s included
• All clay, slips, and house glazes
• Bisque + glaze firing of your best pieces (studio-fired after the course)
• Use of wheels, tools & aprons
• Daily demos, guided drills & personalised feedback
• Refreshments (tea/coffee). Bring or buy lunch locally.
Class size & pace
• Max 6 learners for generous wheel time and coaching
• Structured drills + open practice blocks each day
Location & times
• Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:00 (arrival from 8:45)
Price
• £2,500 per person.
What to bring
• Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, closed-toe shoes, notebook/phone for reference and photos.
Booking & questions
• To reserve your place, reply with your preferred dates and any prior experience, or call/text to check availability.
• Private/corporate groups and 1:1 upgrades available on request.
Spaces are limited. If you’ve been wanting to truly learn to throw, this is your week.
Attendee Instructions – Wheel Throwing (The Ceramic Hub)
Thank you for booking your wheel-throwing session at The Ceramic Hub.
Please read the instructions below so you’re fully prepared for your class.
Before You Arrive
• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting clay on.
• Shoes: Closed-toe shoes recommended (no sandals or flip-flops).
• Hair & jewellery:
• Long hair tied back
• No long necklaces or loose sleeves
• Rings/bracelets may need to be removed
• Bring: A bottle of water and, if you like, an apron (studio aprons available too).
• Arrival: Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start on time.
During the Wheel Session
• You will learn step-by-step: preparing clay, centring, opening, pulling walls and shaping.
• The wheel can be messy; be ready to get splashed (all part of the fun!).
• Work at your own pace; we guide you through every technique.
• Ask questions anytime; we’re here to support you.
• Phones and bags should be kept away from the wheels.
What Happens After
• Your pieces will be carefully dried and bisque-fired.
• Your booking does not includes glazing.
• We will dip glaze your pieces in white.
• You will be able to collect if you are local to us or receive your pieces within a month of finishing your course.
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5-Day Pottery Intensive
Please note that fees are non-refundable.
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£2,500.00 |
Morning Meadow
Grunty Fen Road
Witchford
Ely
CB6 2JF
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