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4 Week Wheel Throwing Practice｜Pre-Intermediate Foundation Enhancement

from £52.00
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8th Jan-29th Jan, Thursday, 6.30-9.00pm

5th Feb-26th Feb, Thursday, 6.30-9.00pm

At Trace Ceramics Studio, our speciality lies in guiding students to explore the natural textures and tactile possibilities of clay through Asian-inspired wheel throwing techniques.

If you’ve already taken our or other Beginner Wheel Throwing 6-week course and are eager to further enhance and refine your fundamental skills, this course is designed for you. It focuses on deepening your understanding of core techniques and building confidence through structured practice rather than completing finished pieces each time.

What You’ll Learn

Each class is limited to up to 6 students, ensuring focused attention and personalised guidance.
You’ll practise forming precise 15cm cylinders and trapezoidal shapes, learning how to control height, shape, and wall thickness.
In the first session, students are asked to cut open their thrown cylinders to examine the internal structure and thickness uniformity, a crucial exercise for developing professional-level precision. In the second session, you’ll explore how to create different surface textures while throwing. By adjusting hand pressure, wheel speed, and water control, you’ll learn how these subtle changes affect the clay’s surface and natural character.
Subsequent sessions offer individualised coaching based on each student’s progress.

Our Technique

Our teaching draws upon Asian-inspired throwing methods that emphasise sensitivity, rhythm, and mindful control.
Rather than approaching the wheel mechanically, students are encouraged to work in harmony with the clay, understanding its movement, resistance, and flow.
This approach, rarely taught in London, combines traditional Asian craftsmanship with a contemporary design sensibility, helping students develop a deeper connection with the material and a more expressive making process.

Feedback and Progression

At the end of each class, you will receive one-to-one feedback from your experienced instructor to help refine your skills and technique.
We believe that mastering the basics is the foundation for creating beautifully refined and creative forms. Every elegant and well-designed piece originates from the gradual transformation of a perfect cylinder.

If you are a complete beginner, we recommend starting with our Beginner 6 Week Wheel Throwing Course before enrolling in this class.Beginner 6-week course

Upon successful completion of this 4 Week Foundation Enhancement course and passing our studio’s assessment, you will be eligible to progress to the6 Week Intermediate course.

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8th Jan-29th Jan, Thursday, 6.30-9.00pm

5th Feb-26th Feb, Thursday, 6.30-9.00pm

At Trace Ceramics Studio, our speciality lies in guiding students to explore the natural textures and tactile possibilities of clay through Asian-inspired wheel throwing techniques.

If you’ve already taken our or other Beginner Wheel Throwing 6-week course and are eager to further enhance and refine your fundamental skills, this course is designed for you. It focuses on deepening your understanding of core techniques and building confidence through structured practice rather than completing finished pieces each time.

What You’ll Learn

Each class is limited to up to 6 students, ensuring focused attention and personalised guidance.
You’ll practise forming precise 15cm cylinders and trapezoidal shapes, learning how to control height, shape, and wall thickness.
In the first session, students are asked to cut open their thrown cylinders to examine the internal structure and thickness uniformity, a crucial exercise for developing professional-level precision. In the second session, you’ll explore how to create different surface textures while throwing. By adjusting hand pressure, wheel speed, and water control, you’ll learn how these subtle changes affect the clay’s surface and natural character.
Subsequent sessions offer individualised coaching based on each student’s progress.

Our Technique

Our teaching draws upon Asian-inspired throwing methods that emphasise sensitivity, rhythm, and mindful control.
Rather than approaching the wheel mechanically, students are encouraged to work in harmony with the clay, understanding its movement, resistance, and flow.
This approach, rarely taught in London, combines traditional Asian craftsmanship with a contemporary design sensibility, helping students develop a deeper connection with the material and a more expressive making process.

Feedback and Progression

At the end of each class, you will receive one-to-one feedback from your experienced instructor to help refine your skills and technique.
We believe that mastering the basics is the foundation for creating beautifully refined and creative forms. Every elegant and well-designed piece originates from the gradual transformation of a perfect cylinder.

If you are a complete beginner, we recommend starting with our Beginner 6 Week Wheel Throwing Course before enrolling in this class.Beginner 6-week course

Upon successful completion of this 4 Week Foundation Enhancement course and passing our studio’s assessment, you will be eligible to progress to the6 Week Intermediate course.

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What’s Included:

For 4 Week Practice only:

All clay and basic tools are provided during the class.

For 4 Week Practice+1 Week Glazing:

While we encourage creativity, we ask that you only fire the pieces you truly love to support sustainability. The studio will fire up to 5 pieces per student, with each piece no larger than 10cm in diameter and 18cm in height. Larger pieces can be fired for an additional cost.

For Extra Drop in Self-Practice (4h x 3):

During the 4 week class period, every Thursday and Friday, 12-6pm(Including Cleaning Time), and Sunday 2-5pm, choose to drop in for up to 4 hours a week on the wheel.

This special self-practice offer is exclusively for students on the Intermediate Enhancement course. It’s designed to give you an affordable opportunity to solidify your basic techniques and explore your creative ideas. Normally, our drop-in rate is £15 per hour, but under this offer, it's 50% discount for practising fee – a fantastic chance to get extra practice.

Please note, these sessions are for individual practice only and do not include instructor guidance, our staff is happy to help with any simple questions.

Tool Kit:

You’ll need an eight-piece pottery tool kit and a breathable storage pouch, which can be purchased at the studio for £12 (normally £15). You’re also welcome to bring your own tools if you have them.

Missed Classes:

We regret if you miss a class, we’re unable to offer a replacement session, but we’ll do our best to help you catch up during the next class.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Your finished pieces will be ready for collection about 4 weeks after the course ends, but sometimes it may take a little longer. We’ll email you when your work is ready. Please collect your pieces within 4 weeks of receiving the email, as we unfortunately can’t store them for longer. If you are not collected within that time, we’ll give them to charity shops due to limited shelf space.

  • If you cancel 15 days or more before the course start date, you’ll receive a full refund, be offered a rescheduled course, or be given a gift code to use later, with a £5 booking fee deduction.

  • For cancellations made 10-15 days before the course, a 50% refund will be issued, and a £5 booking fee deduction.

  • Unfortunately, cancellations made within 9 days of the course start date are non-refundable.

  • Gift Cards are non-refundable

 Thank you for your understanding.

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