6 WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS​
Join our 6-week throwing courses tailored for both beginners and those looking to improve! Kicking off this October, with another round starting in January, these sessions are perfect for anyone eager to learn or enhance their skills. Our experienced instructors will support you at every step, ensuring you get the most out of your experience. Choose a date that works for you and commit to that day each week for six weeks.
COURSE DATES:
OCTOBER 2026 COURSES
SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2026 -10AM-12.00PM IMPROVERS
SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2026 -1-3PM BEGINNERS
SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026 -10AM-12.00PM BEGINNERS
SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026 -1-3PM BEGINNERS
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JANUARY 2027 COURSES
MONDAY 18TH JANUARY 6-8PM BEGINNERS
TUESDAY 19TH JANUARY 6-8PM BEGINNERS
WEDNESDAY 20TH JANUARY 6-8PM BEGINNERS
THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY 6-8PM BEGINNENRS
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SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 10-12PM IMPROVERS
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 1-3PM BEGINNERS
SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY 10-12PM BEGINNERS
SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY 1-3PM BEGINNERS
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PRICE:
6 WEEK- £240 Includes all materials, firings and tools.​​
FACILITIES
Oxford Clayhouse is equipped for both beginners and committed makers, with:
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2 large kilns
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12 wheels
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10 house glazes
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dedicated glaze room
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generous workbenches and making areas
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bright, spacious teaching zones across both studios.
Together, these spaces create an inspiring environment where ceramicists of all levels can explore, create and refine their skills.
BEGINNERS COURSE
This is an introduction to wheel‑throwing for complete beginners or someone looking to refresh their skills. Over six or ten weeks, you’ll build confidence step by step — from centering clay, to throwing cylinders, cups and bowls, trimming, decorating and glazing. With small class sizes and guidance throughout, this course is ideal if you’ve always wanted to try throwing but didn’t know where to begin.
What you'll learn
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Getting started -studio safety, learn how to prepare clay by wedging and learn how to centre clay on the wheel
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Building your throwing- these sessions are the core of the course – starting with cylinders and moving to cups and bowl- you will begin to improve your skills as the weeks progress.
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Trimming, pulling handles and slip decoration,
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Glazing pieces ready for the kiln​
IMPROVERS COURSE
For those who have the foundations of throwing and would like to take their throwing to the next level by exploring more advanced techniques. You will learn how to throw with precision and consistency on the wheel.
What you'll learn
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Throwing larger clay weights
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Batch throwing
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Lidded jars
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Trimming and turning feet
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Glazing and preparing work for the kiln
Please note:
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15 minutes cleaning up time is included in the lesson time
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Short nails preferably for the wheel
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Not suitable for women over 3 months pregnant
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Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
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18+ only
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What's included is 6 pieces or 3 large pieces anything over that firing is charged at £2.50 per 500g, which usually works out at around £2 per piece, for a cup sized piece.
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You will have a wheel to yourself for the duration of the course.