POTTERY WHEEL

Get your hands dirty and learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel.

2 hr

65 euros

Studio Marvila

Service Description

Always wanted to try pottery? This relaxed, guided 2-hour class is perfect for absolute beginners. You will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel in a supportive, creative environment. Our instructors will help you center your clay, shape your form, and create your very own functional ceramic pieces. What’s Included: The Essentials: Full wheel time plus all the clay and tools needed to create your pieces. Your Masterpieces: Choose your 3 favorite pieces at the end of the class to keep! Custom Glazing: Select 1 glaze color from our studio palette, and our team will carry out the glazing process for you (no need to reschedule a second class!). Important Details: The drying, glazing, and firing process takes up to 4 weeks to complete. We will email you as soon as your pieces are ready for pickup. Visiting Lisbon and can't pick them up? No problem! International and local shipping can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Contact Details

R. Cap. Leitão 64, 1950-052 Lisboa, Portugal
00351962620650
studiomarvila@gmail.com

The Setting & Experience

Step into the rhythm of the studio and dedicate intentional time to your craft. Limited to an intimate group of just four people, our Intensive Course offers a highly personalized learning environment with unparalleled instructor interaction. Whether you are an absolute beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an intermediate potter seeking to refine your technique, this seven-day immersion is meticulously designed to elevate your skills on the wheel.

We meet each morning from 10:00 to 13:00, leaving your afternoons wonderfully free. Wander through Marvila's art galleries, savor Lisbon's slow-living aesthetic, or simply relax by the river. By the end of our time together, you will leave not only with your own handmade ceramics but with a profound, lasting confidence in your craft.

The Syllabus

Our curriculum flows naturally through the complete ceramic lifecycle, ensuring you master every stage of the creative process.

Week 1: Shaping & Refining

Daily sessions from 10:00 to 13:00.

Day 1 — Wednesday: Centering & Wheel-Throwing Basics

Day 2 — Thursday: Building Skills: Cylinders & Bowls

Day 3 — Friday: Building Skills: Consistency in Form

Day 4 — Saturday: Building Skills: Exploring Unusual Shapes

Day 5 — Sunday: Trimming & Finishing

(Your pieces will rest and undergo their first bisque firing between weeks.)

Week 2: Glazing & Celebration

Daily sessions from 10:00 to 13:00.

Day 6 — Wednesday: Glazing & Surface Techniques

Day — —Thursday: Studio Glaze Firing (No class)

Day 7 — Friday: Kiln Unloading & Drinks Celebration

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. On our final Friday together, we will celebrate your progress and admire your finished work with complimentary natural wine and snacks straight from our bar.

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.