Pottery Throwing for Beginners for Two

2 hrs
(53)

Come and spend some time in the Form & Fire studio and give pottery wheel throwing a go!

In this private 2 hour workshop you'll get hands-on tuition and learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. The session is led by experienced potter, Ruth, who will give you her undivided attention and help you get to grips with this fun and creative skill.

During the workshop you will see a throwing demonstration from Ruth and then you will be free to throw as many pots as you like before the end of the session. Usually, participants throw 2-3 pots during this time.

Once you've picked your favourite pottery pieces, Ruth will trim, glaze and finish your works of art in the following weeks. The session includes the trimming and firing of one piece per person, if you have your heart set on taking more wonderful creations home you can have them processed for an extra £7 each. Postage can also be paid if you want to have your pots delivered to you once they are finished.

What can I expect from this experience?

  • An introduction to wheel throwing
  • Hands-on tuition from an expert potter
  • All materials and tools provided
  • Post-workshop firing, processing and handling for 1 piece each
  • Any extra pieces can be processed for £7 each
  • Drinks will be provided
  • Suitable for all people and all abilities

Time: 11:00 - 13:00 or 14:30 - 16:30 Day: Saturdays

Wheel throwing is a messy and wonderful way to unwind and let go! This workshop is open to anyone and everyone who wants to give it a try. This session would make an excellent date for a couple or fun activity to share with your family and friends.

If you want to do this workshop but can't see a date that works for you or you have a specific date in mind please send me a message and I will see if I can accommodate you.

Please note: Once the session has finished your pieces will need to be left to dry out before going through two separate kiln firings and a layer of shiny transparent glaze. All of this processing will be done by Ruth and will take approx 6 weeks to complete. You will be contacted once your pieces are ready to collect.

Age restrictions: 12+

Two participants £150

What people are saying

★★★★★
Toby Pope
Dec 2024

Lovely host, we both learned how to throw a pot successfully!

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Rebecca Ing Miller
Sep 2024

I bought this as a gift for my Sister and we both had such a good time! Ruth was a lovely, friend...

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★★★★★
Andrea Bassett
Sep 2024

This was a present and such a great thing to do. The whole experience was great from start to fin...

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★★★★★
ollie wilde
Jul 2024

Excellent tuition and very easy to book and organise. Good teaching of basic skills and then more...

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How to get there

Yuup extras

  • Drinks will be provided.

Facilities

  • Adult changing
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible

COVID-19 guidelines

Masks are not a requirement but please feel free to wear one if you feel more comfortable doing so.

On the day

  • The Form & Fire studio is located just off the Gloucester Road so there are plenty of public transport options and it is also walking distance from the city centre.
  • Wear practical clothes and shoes which you don’t mind getting dirty. Clay washes out of most fabrics but pottery is a messy business!
  • Aprons are provided
  • Keep your nails short. It just makes life easier and ensures you don’t damage your piece.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 14 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 14 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Ruth Aislabie (She/Her)

Ruth is the owner of Fubsies which she has been running since November 2020. Fubsies aims to bring you ceramics that can spread some joy and happiness through playful character based designs.

Ruth loves giving personality to animals, food or anything she can imagine. She likes to create colourful pieces with an attention to detail and surface texture. She is excited to welcome you into her studio and for you to give pottery a go!

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