Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop

2 hrs
(51)

Ever wanted to master the potter's wheel? Fishponds Pottery’s wheel throwing workshop is a beginner-friendly class that will teach you everything you need to know about creating stunning pieces of pottery.

This isn’t an experience you’ll want to miss...

What To Expect:

In this 2 hour workshop, Fishponds Pottery’s experienced tutors will guide you through centring, pulling up and shaping the walls of a pot. They’ll also explain what all that means! A detailed demonstration will be given at the start of the session. Group sizes are a maximum of 4 people, meaning you’ll be sure to receive plenty of help and direction. The sessions are great as one-offs, gifts or for those considering a course.

These intimate workshops will ensure you get full access to the wheel for the entire session, so you'll be honing your skills in no time!

What you need to know:

  • Firing for 2 pieces is included in the workshop price.
  • Additional pieces can be fired at a charge of £7.50 each.
  • Pieces can take up to 6 weeks after your workshop date to be fully processed.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult (Single participant ) £60

What people are saying

★★★★★
Mark Frost
Sep 2024

Christina was a great host and patiently guided the four of us from complete novices to creating ...

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★★★★★
Sarah Thorpe
Jul 2024

Lovely morning just having time to experiment with the wheel. Only a small group so feels like pr...

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★★★★★
Isaac Andrews
Jun 2024

It was a great experience and really fun

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★★★★★
Alex Wills
May 2024

The experience was nothing short of delightful, with every aspect contributing to a thoroughly en...

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How to get there

Yuup extras

  • Suitable for Beginners
  • Free tea and coffee

Facilities

  • Adult changing
  • Parking
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

  • There is minimal parking available at the studio, please get in touch if you need a nearby space, if you don't need one there's parking available on Ridgeway Road
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!
  • Arrive with hair tied back, remember to remove any jewellery on your hands or wrists before beginning on the pottery wheel
  • Short nails advised

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 28 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 28 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

Finola Thomas

Finola Thomas is Ridgeway Studios' founder. After doing a master's in Ceramic Design at Brighton University, Finola now specialises in throwing. Her slick and minimal designs are influenced by industrial structures. Finola's most recent project has been starting a family with husband and co-owner Max. Finola is currently on maternity leave but will be offering classes and courses in the near future - stay tuned...

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