Join ceramic artist, Rhi Jarman for a hands-on introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel and create your own unique pots, bowls and tumblers.

Over the 6 weeks, you’ll learn the fundamental skills of this ancient art, from centering clay and pulling up the walls, to refining and trimming your forms. Rhi will provide guided support to find approaches and techniques that work best for you.

You will learn how to finish your pieces with surface decoration and glazing. We’ll stoneware fire your 6 favourite pieces for you to take home, use and enjoy.

No experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

Week 1: Introduction, throwing basics, centering and making cylinders

Week 2: Wedging and throwing bowls

Week 3: Re-centering and trimming to refine shape/add foot rings

Week 4: Shaping techniques – spouts/collaring in/bellying out. Optional decoration with coloured slip

Week 5: Trimming remaining work. Optional faceting or decoration with coloured slip

Week 6: Glaze intro, health and safety, dipping and pouring, fettling

meet your tutor

Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.

Rhi uses a combination of hand-building, sculpting, and wheel-throwing techniques.