3-Week Beginner Pottery Wheel Course at Roncesvalles
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3-Week Beginner Wheel Course – Roncesvalles Studio, Toronto
Immerse yourself in the world of wheel-thrown ceramics in this 3-week beginner pottery course in Toronto. Designed to build confidence, skill, and a deeper connection to clay, this course is perfect for anyone who has never touched a pottery wheel or has only tried it a few times.
Each 3-hour class is led by one of our expert instructors, providing personalized guidance tailored to your pace and experience level. You will learn to throw, trim, and glaze your own functional ceramic pieces, gaining hands-on experience and creative skills that last a lifetime.
By the end of the course, you will have created several small ceramic pieces, such as mugs, bowls, and mini vases, all bisque fired, glazed, and kiln fired to be food safe and dishwasher safe, ready to take home.
Week by Week Breakdown:
Week 1 – Introduction to the Wheel
• Learn to wedge your clay properly
• Watch a full wheel throwing demonstration
• Practice centering, pulling, and shaping basic forms like cups or cylinders
• Get familiar with pottery tools and the wheel through hands-on practice
Week 2– Trimming and Handbuilding Add-Ons
• Learn to trim the bases of dried pieces on the wheel
• Explore handbuilding techniques to add handles, lids, spouts, or decorative details
• Refine forms and prepare pieces for the bisque firing
Week 3- Glazing and Under-glazing
• Experiment with surface design using underglaze painting
• Choose from a selection of studio glazes to finish your work
• Learn basic glaze application and how different finishes affect the final result
Pro Tip: For the best experience, we recommend taking a 2-hour or 3-hour beginner wheel class before enrolling. This helps you build a foundation, gain confidence, and refine your skills before moving on to longer courses like our 8-week intermediate program.
Join us at our Toronto pottery studio for a hands-on, creative, and immersive beginner pottery course that sets you up for success on the wheel.
What to expect
- Expect to get a bit dirty with clay slip, but all materials used will wipe off with water, or come out in the laundry
- The last 20 minutes of the class will be dedicated to clean-up
Pick up
We glaze and fire all pieces after your workshop. All pottery will be available 3 weeks from the date of your class. We do not send reminder emails or pickup notifications.
