8Week Pottery Wheel Course for Beginners
Turn Clay into Art: An 8-Week Beginner’s Guide to the Wheel!
Available spots
Service Description
8-Week Pottery Wheel Course Join our 8-week pottery wheel course and discover the joy of creating handmade pottery! In this 8-week pottery wheel course, you will embark on a creative journey, starting with the foundational skills of wedging, centering and coning the clay. Each week, you will build confidence as they master essential techniques, from pulling up walls to throwing simple cylinders and bowls. Moving forward to more advanced and functional forms like mugs. The course delves into the art of trimming, encouraging students to explore surface decoration with techniques such as sgrafitto. You will also learn how to attach handles and decorative clay details. The course also focuses on glazing techniques. By the end, you will have created a diverse collection of handmade pottery that they can take home. Gaining a deep appreciation for the craft and the satisfaction of turning raw clay into functional and beautiful pieces. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore their creativity in a supportive environment. Highlights: Learn foundational skills: wedging, centring, and pulling up walls Progress to advanced forms like bowls and mugs Explore surface decoration techniques such as sgrafitto Glazing and firing included Take home your own pottery creations! Course Details: 8 weeks of hands-on pottery sessions All materials provided Suitable for all skill levels Spaces are limited, only 4 places available per course—book your spot today! The course cost includes all clay, expert tuition, use of the wheels and all equipment, plus glazing your pieces within the course time frame.
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Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions – Art Classes and Workshops 1. Booking and Payment Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place in any class, workshop, or course. Bookings are confirmed via email upon receipt of payment. 2. No Refunds Policy We operate a strict no-refunds policy once a booking is made. This applies to all courses, workshops, and classes. 3. Cancellations and Rescheduling by the Participant If you need to cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However: If cancellation is made more than 7 days before the start of the class/workshop, we will offer a one-time transfer to an alternative date or class, subject to availability. For cancellations made within 7 days of the class/workshop, no rescheduling or refund will be possible. 4. Cancellations by the Art School If we need to cancel or reschedule a class or workshop due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., instructor illness, venue issues), we will: Offer a full refund; or Provide a transfer to an alternative date or class. 5. Illness and Emergencies If you or a child participant is unable to attend due to illness or an emergency, please inform us as soon as possible. We may, at our discretion, offer a transfer to another class if notice is provided more than 24 hours before the scheduled start. For last-minute illness (within 24 hours), no transfers or refunds will be available. 6. Missed Classes We cannot offer refunds or make-up sessions for missed classes if you are unable to attend a scheduled session. 7. Materials All materials required for the class or workshop are included in the cost unless otherwise specified. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials if preferred. 8. Health and Safety All participants must follow health and safety guidelines provided by the instructor. We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur due to failure to comply with safety instructions. 9. Special Circumstances We understand that exceptional circumstances may arise. In such cases, we will review requests for refunds or transfers on a case-by-case basis, at our discretion. 10. Changes to Terms and Conditions We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and communicated to participants where appropriate.
Contact Details
Pictura Studios, Eastgate Street, Chester, UK
+441244328976
info@picturastudios.co.uk