An introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel, for beginners

Miranda will guide you through the process of throwing a pot on the wheel, step-by-step. You will learn to centre the clay and then create your own unique hand-thrown bowls and cylinders.

You will focus on hand movements , clay preparation and each stage of shaping will be explored to give a full understanding of how to get from a lump of clay to finished functional pot.

You will learn and decide which specific shapes you would like to focus on , all whilst gaining further understanding of the motions and stages needed to get to a finished pot. You will have the whole day to practice techniques for different forms. You will be confident at throwing your own pieces by the end of the day.

Tutor: Miranda Wells
Date & Time: Wednesday 28th May, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £100 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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Who is this workshop for?

Suitable for beginners

What you will need:

All materials and firings are included, 2 pieces of work will be fired with a transparent glaze. Firings can take up to 6 weeks. We will contact you when your work is ready for collection.

Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet your tutor

Miranda makes high-fired stoneware forms using a combination of wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques. Her work has a focus on form and explores the idea of balance and texture, often highlighted by contrasting glazes.

Miranda has an interest in clay as a natural material and different clay bodies. She is interested in our relationship with clay and its journey. Miranda hopes to emulate the organic process in her art making, showing where the clay has come from and the process of turning clay into ceramic.

Miranda believes in the therapeutic benefits of working with clay and teaches throwing and hand-building classes at New Brewery Arts and from her Bristol based studio.