Pottery Throw Down Workshop

Description

Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think "I want to try that!"? Well, now you can with these taster throwing sessions in which you will explore the techniques of throwing on a wheel. During the workshop you will learn how to wedge and prepare balls of clay and then have lots of time to practice the basics of throwing, centring your clay, pulling and then shaping clay to make cylinders and bowls. At the end of the workshop you will be able to choose two of your favourite pots which will be bisque fired, then glazed in a colour of your choice before being fired again. Your finished artwork with be ready for pickup from Felix and Tabitha usually within 8 weeks, depending on drying conditions. Aprons are provided but please wear appropriate clothing and take off any jewellery as clay can be very messy. There will be a maximum of 7 people attending this workshop, each with their own dedicated potter’s wheel. Suitable for adults and older children. 2026 Dates: - Saturday/Sunday Sessions: 31st January 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day 22nd February 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day 28th March 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day 19th April 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day 24th May 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day 28th June 2026 10-12.30, 2-4.30 or all day - Friday Morning Sessions: 16th January 2026 10-12.30 13th February 2026 10-12.30 13th March 2026 10-12.30 17th April 2026 10-12.30 22nd May 2026 2026 10-12.30 19th June 2026 10-12.30 - Monday Evening Sessions: 23rd February 6-8.30 2026 23rd March 6-8.30 2026 11th May 6-8.30 2026

What's included in the price?

Materials and clay, tools, tuition, refreshments, firing.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Felix Tabitha

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

Felix Tabitha offer a diverse range of workshops and events in our amazing Sorting Office space in Emsworth on the Hampshire and Sussex borders. If you’d like to try your hand at making your own unique piece, join one of our workshop sessions. All our workshops are fun and friendly and have a range of skills sets suitable for beginners to arty pros.