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5 Week Beginner Throwing Course - Monday Nights (Starts: 2nd February 2026)
Course Details & What to Expect
When: Monday Nights
Next Course Starts: 2nd February 2026
Always wanted to learn the pottery wheel but not sure where to begin? This five-week course is a supportive, hands-on introduction to wheel throwing, designed for complete beginners or those wanting to build confidence at the wheel.
This is a semi-private course, limited to a small group of just 2 to 3 participants. Keeping the group small allows for individual guidance, personalised support, and plenty of time at the wheel. My teaching approach is calm, patient, and encouraging, offering full attention as you build both skill and confidence.
You do not need any prior pottery experience, just a willingness to show up, get your hands muddy, and learn through doing.
Over the five weeks, you will be guided through the foundational skills of wheel throwing, starting with the very basics. Together, we will explore how to prepare and knead clay, centre it on the wheel, open forms, and pull walls to create simple, functional bowls. You will also learn how to trim your pieces once they are leather hard, refining and finishing your work.
Classes are intentionally paced, allowing time to practice, make mistakes, and develop a feel for the clay. Clay has a way of teaching patience, presence, and acceptance, and the wheel can feel challenging at first. Throughout the course, you will be supported to work at your own pace, with gentle guidance and encouragement to embrace the learning process rather than aiming for perfection.
Pottery is as much about how it feels as what you make. My hope is that this course offers you time to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and experience the quiet satisfaction of creating something from the ground up.
What you will learn
Understanding clay types
Preparing and kneading clay
Centering, opening, and throwing bowls on the wheel
Trimming and refining leather-hard pieces
Building confidence and understanding around wheel throwing
Price
$480
Includes studio “practice” clay, materials, tools, glazing, and firing costs. Students can expect to keep up to 5 pieces (of their choice) to be fired & glazed to take home and treasure.
Location
This course is offered at Legacy Ceramics Home Studio in Hemmant QLD 4174. The full address and directions will be emailed to participants once booking is complete.
Duration
5 consecutive weeks
Classes run once a week at your chosen time and are 2 hours in length. The full course includes 5 x 2-hour sessions.
Finished Work
Students can expect to keep up to 5 pieces (of their choice) to be fired & glazed to take home and treasure. You will have 3 Glaze colours to choose from and our studio will fire & glaze these for you.
If you are a returning student, you can Glaze these yourself during class. Your finished work will be ready to take home once the final firing is complete.
Please allow 4-8 weeks (pending firing schedule) after your course ends for your pots to be ready for collection.
What to bring
Please bring your own apron and a towel. Wear comfortable clothing you do not mind getting a little clay on, and leave any precious jewellery at home. For the best experience at the wheel, fingernails should be trimmed short and tidy.
Commitment
By enrolling in this course, you are committing to attending all five weeks. Due to the structured nature of our courses, we are unable to offer make-up classes.
Age Requirement
Due to Workplace Health and Safety regulations, our studio is a strictly adults-only space.
Cancellation Policy
We have a strict 7 days notice cancellation policy on all courses, given the semi-private small number of student placements. As places are limited and often book out in advance, we require more than 7 days notice to allow the space to be offered to another student.
Course Details & What to Expect
When: Monday Nights
Next Course Starts: 2nd February 2026
Always wanted to learn the pottery wheel but not sure where to begin? This five-week course is a supportive, hands-on introduction to wheel throwing, designed for complete beginners or those wanting to build confidence at the wheel.
This is a semi-private course, limited to a small group of just 2 to 3 participants. Keeping the group small allows for individual guidance, personalised support, and plenty of time at the wheel. My teaching approach is calm, patient, and encouraging, offering full attention as you build both skill and confidence.
You do not need any prior pottery experience, just a willingness to show up, get your hands muddy, and learn through doing.
Over the five weeks, you will be guided through the foundational skills of wheel throwing, starting with the very basics. Together, we will explore how to prepare and knead clay, centre it on the wheel, open forms, and pull walls to create simple, functional bowls. You will also learn how to trim your pieces once they are leather hard, refining and finishing your work.
Classes are intentionally paced, allowing time to practice, make mistakes, and develop a feel for the clay. Clay has a way of teaching patience, presence, and acceptance, and the wheel can feel challenging at first. Throughout the course, you will be supported to work at your own pace, with gentle guidance and encouragement to embrace the learning process rather than aiming for perfection.
Pottery is as much about how it feels as what you make. My hope is that this course offers you time to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and experience the quiet satisfaction of creating something from the ground up.
What you will learn
Understanding clay types
Preparing and kneading clay
Centering, opening, and throwing bowls on the wheel
Trimming and refining leather-hard pieces
Building confidence and understanding around wheel throwing
Price
$480
Includes studio “practice” clay, materials, tools, glazing, and firing costs. Students can expect to keep up to 5 pieces (of their choice) to be fired & glazed to take home and treasure.
Location
This course is offered at Legacy Ceramics Home Studio in Hemmant QLD 4174. The full address and directions will be emailed to participants once booking is complete.
Duration
5 consecutive weeks
Classes run once a week at your chosen time and are 2 hours in length. The full course includes 5 x 2-hour sessions.
Finished Work
Students can expect to keep up to 5 pieces (of their choice) to be fired & glazed to take home and treasure. You will have 3 Glaze colours to choose from and our studio will fire & glaze these for you.
If you are a returning student, you can Glaze these yourself during class. Your finished work will be ready to take home once the final firing is complete.
Please allow 4-8 weeks (pending firing schedule) after your course ends for your pots to be ready for collection.
What to bring
Please bring your own apron and a towel. Wear comfortable clothing you do not mind getting a little clay on, and leave any precious jewellery at home. For the best experience at the wheel, fingernails should be trimmed short and tidy.
Commitment
By enrolling in this course, you are committing to attending all five weeks. Due to the structured nature of our courses, we are unable to offer make-up classes.
Age Requirement
Due to Workplace Health and Safety regulations, our studio is a strictly adults-only space.
Cancellation Policy
We have a strict 7 days notice cancellation policy on all courses, given the semi-private small number of student placements. As places are limited and often book out in advance, we require more than 7 days notice to allow the space to be offered to another student.