4 Week Throwing Course

Ready to start your pottery journey or take it to the next level? Create with confidence in our 4-week throwing-only course, designed for anyone eager to master the foundations of wheel-thrown ceramics in a supportive, creative community.

What you’ll explore:

Throwing Fundamentals: Learn and refine the essential techniques for centering, pulling, and shaping clay on the wheel.

Cylinders & Bowls: Practice throwing classic forms—cylinders and bowls—with guidance every step of the way.

Trimming Techniques: Discover how to trim your pieces for a professional finish, enhancing both form and function.

Altering & Handles: Experiment with altering thrown forms and adding handles, unlocking new creative possibilities for your mugs, jugs, and more.

Who’s this for?

Beginners ready to dive into wheel throwing

Potters looking to boost their skills and confidence

Anyone seeking mindful, hands-on creativity in a welcoming studio

Course Details:

Duration: 4 weeks, one session per week

Location: The Clay Collective Studio, Market Harborough

All materials, tools, and firing included

Small group size for plenty of individual support

Expect a calming, encouraging space where you can focus, connect, and see real progress week by week. By the end, you’ll have a collection of your own wheel-thrown pieces—and the skills to keep creating.

Select your 4 best pieces to be glazed and collected once fired, or book a glazing session in one of our regular classes and glaze your pieces yourself with our guidance (fees apply).

Ready to get your hands on the wheel?
Reserve your spot and join a community of makers who value creativity, mindfulness, and transformation.

Next course starts Saturday 7th February 2026.

£168 per person

Join our friendly pottery classes for beginners at

The Clay Collective in Market Harborough.

8 Week Beginners Pottery Course

Join us for a fun and relaxing course learning how to create ceramics with the wheel and by hand-building! This 8-week beginner-friendly course is perfect if you want to learn the basics of pottery and practise with the watchful eye of our experienced tutors.

You'll be part of a small, friendly group, which means you'll get lots of help and personal attention. Over eight weeks, you'll learn the foundations of pottery using our step-by-step method on how to use the wheel and handbuild to create your pottery pieces – from preparing and throwing the clay to trimming and glazing them to make pieces you'll be proud of! By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in pottery and a taste of different disciplines.

No experience is needed – just come ready to get your hands dirty and have a great time!

What’s included:

- 8 Sessions of hands-on pottery (2.5 hours each session)

- All materials, tools, and equipment

- Firing of your favourite pieces

- Tea & coffee (and sometimes biccies)

Come along for a creative escape – slow down, unwind, and discover the joy of pottery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any experience?

Nope! This course is designed for complete beginners. We’ll guide you through everything step by step.

What should I wear?

Wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Aprons are provided, but clay can get everywhere! Closed, warm, comfortable shoes are best. The pottery can be cool, even in summer, so we advise bringing layers of warmer clothing.

What will I make?

You’ll learn to throw basic forms like bowls, cups, or small vases. You’ll choose your favourite pieces to be fired (fair use policy). Not all pieces will be ready to take home by the end of the course (every part of the process takes time), but you can arrange to collect them at a later date, or book a drop-in session to collect or complete any unfinished works.

Do I get to keep what I make?

Yes! We’ll fire your favourite pieces once they're dry. In the final week you can either glaze your pieces or continue wheel practise. Pieces glazed during the course will be ready for collection in about 2 weeks (or we can post them to you for a fee which will be arranged before you leave).

What’s the studio like?

The space is a working pottery and has all the tools and space you'll need. And with small classes, it’s quiet, peaceful and welcoming.

Next courses start Week Commencing 3rd March 2026. Booking will open in February.

£300 per person

Pottery Tasters & Workshops

If you've always wanted to try pottery, and want to dip your toes in without commitment, then an experience session may be for you. Come along for a throwing or handbuilding taster and try your hand at pottery, just for fun!

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This was such an amazing experience. A real taste in such a lovely environment. Definitely would recommend

Wendy (Class Bento Booking)

Great experience! Very informative and helpful teacher. We had a lovely time - appreciated the complimentary teas :) definitely recommend and would go back.

J Howes

★★★★★

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