3-Week Beginner Pottery Wheel Course at Richmond
single registration for adults of all skill levels
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3-Week Beginner Wheel Course – Richmond 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
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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.
Who is it for
This class is for single registration for adults of all skill levels
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
- This class is three weeks of 3 hour sessions each
- This class includes 4 fired pieces, with the option to fire more pieces for a fee
- Any included or purchased pottery will be fired by our team to make it food-safe, and ready for pickup 3 weeks after the class.
What to bring
- Please bring an apron and hand towel for you to use during the class.
- Short trimmed nails are ideal for ceramic creativity, but our team is happy to instruct some work-arounds for acrylics.
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