8 week pottery wheel course

Join local expert production potter Jess Stiles for 8-weeks of throwing on the pottery wheel

Thursday evenings 6,30pm-9pm, running from 5th June to 24th July 2025

During the course you will learn the whole throwing process from start to finish…

Preparing the clay including wedging and balling-up ready to throw.

Centring and basic cylinder shapes learning and perfecting how to throw simple forms. This will then give you the foundation to move onto shaping into bowls, mugs and vases.

Turning and trimming your pots to your desired shape and how to use a range of tools to achieve this.

Additions to your pots such as spouts and handles.

Learn about the potters’ wheel and how to operate safely, as well as cleaning down your wheel and tools at the end of each session as part of your studio practice.

In week 8, spend some time learning about glazing your work ready for firing.�

Your expert tutor will demonstrate in each session and will be on-hand to give you plenty of support and direction whilst you practice your technique.

Suitable for complete beginners to those who’ve attended throwing classes before and are looking to practice and improve their technique.

You may also like the following events from Rachelle Corker Studio:

• Next Saturday, 7th June, 10:00 am, 2hrs Pottery Wheel Taster Session - Morning in Trowbridge
• Next Saturday, 7th June, 02:00 pm, 2hrs Pottery Wheel Taster Session - Afternoon in Trowbridge
• This month, 10th June, 10:00 am, Handbuilding in clay 6 week course in Trowbridge

Also check out other Workshops in Trowbridge.