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blue handmade teacup on a saucer made from stoneware clay with a satin finish glaze
Wed 18 Jun 2025 - Wed 10 Dec 2025
Get to grips with the Potter’s wheel course
Craft
Workshop
Adults only
Event organiser:
Sunken Studio

In this 6 week overview of throwing techniques for beginners, you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course, you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.

Our Throwing Courses provide a focused environment for developing your skills on the potter’s wheel. These courses are ideal for those eager to refine their technique or explore new forms.

Our Offerings:

One-off Tasters: Experience the basics of wheel throwing in a brief, focused session. Perfect for those looking to try out ceramics with minimal commitment.

6-Week Courses: Extended sessions that help you build a strong foundation or refine your skills in wheel throwing.

Intensives: Flexible sessions designed to suit your schedule, whether you need a short, concentrated learning experience or a longer, more detailed course.

Current Opportunities:

Throwing Taster

Get to Grips with The Potter’s Wheel

Throwing for Improvers

Choose Your Path: Diagnostic Learning

Our range of courses is designed to help you discover where your true strengths lie within the discipline of ceramics. By trying different courses—whether it’s handbuilding, throwing, or glazing—you can identify which techniques resonate most with you.

Savings:

If you’re interested in exploring multiple techniques over several weeks, consider our EVENING CLASS BUNDLE. This option allows you to enrol in two six-week courses for £500, saving £100. It’s an excellent way to broaden your knowledge across different areas of ceramics.

Further Information:

For more detailed information on our courses, motivations and our resources, please refer to our PROSPECTUS.


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After your final session, your pots will be fired and ready for you to collect in 4-6 weeks.

 

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    Accessibility

    The studio is a single story building with a bright yellow door and dark grey window frames. We are next door to Duke Makes.

    Access is at street level. There are managed car parks nearby. On street parking is limited - please allow plenty of time. The studio is a 10 minute walk from the City Centre, easily accessed by public transport & you can get the water taxi from Leeds Train Station to Leeds Dock. The studio is a short walk from Leeds Dock, Sheaf St. (Duke Studios), The Tetley & The Royal Armouries.  

    Please allow plenty of time for parking, Parking can be tricky, we recommend:
    Leeds Dock Car Park (9 min walk). Weekdays are much busier and on-street parking is competitive.

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