MONDAY INTRO TO POTTERY WHEEL (4 Weeks)
Transform clay into art over four transformative weeks on the wheel.
Service Description
Master the fundamentals of wheel-throwing in this comprehensive four-week course, held once a week on Tuesdays from 3–24 November, from 18:30–20:30. Designed especially after work hours, this evening course will guide you through the full ceramic process from start to finish. You will learn how to center clay, open and pull walls, shape functional forms, trim your pieces, and glaze your finished work. Across the four weeks, you’ll build confidence on the wheel while creating your own functional ceramic pieces. Perfect for absolute beginners who want to develop a solid foundation in wheel-throwing and understand the complete making process. Please note: If the course does not reach the minimum number of participants, we reserve the right to cancel it. In this case, you will receive a full refund.
THIS COURSE SESSIONS
Contact Details
R. Cap. Leitão 64, 1950-052 Lisboa, Portugal
00351962620650
studiomarvila@gmail.com
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The Setting & Experience
Master the fundamentals of wheel-throwing over four focused weeks in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. Designed for complete beginners, this course gives you the time to build real confidence on the wheel while learning the full ceramic process from start to finish.
We meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 18:30–20:30, making it an easy after-work creative ritual. Across the four sessions, you’ll learn centering, opening, pulling walls, shaping functional forms, trimming, and glazing your own pieces.
With a small group and plenty of individual guidance, you’ll have the space to develop your technique at your own pace and leave with both finished ceramics and a strong foundation in wheel-throwing.
THE SYLLABUS
Over four weeks, you’ll move through the complete wheel-throwing process, building your skills step by step.
WEEK 1 — THROWING BASICS
18:30–20:30
Learn the foundations of wheel-throwing, including wedging, centering, opening, and pulling walls.
WEEK 2 — THROWING & SHAPING
18:30–20:30
Continue practising on the wheel, refining your technique and learning how to shape more consistent functional forms.
WEEK 3 — TRIMMING & HANDLES
18:30–20:30
Learn how to trim and refine your pieces, create clean foot rings, and attach handles.
WEEK 4 — GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES
18:30–20:30
Explore glazing and surface decoration techniques and finish your pieces ready for their final firing.
The Details
We provide everything you need to lose yourself in the process. Your course experience includes comprehensive instruction, dedicated wheel time, premium clay, studio tools, and a curated selection of house glazes. After the final session, we’ll take care of the firing process for you. Your finished pieces will be ready to collect from the studio approximately 3–4 weeks after the course ends.
Firing Fees:
To give you complete creative freedom, we only charge for the pieces you successfully create and choose to keep. After the final glaze firing, your finished ceramics are weighed and charged at a standard studio rate of 3.40€ per kilo.