6-Week Courses — Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding
Next Courses Start 27th July 2026
For Beginners & Intermediates
Take a break from your routine, get hands-on with clay, and create pieces you’ll be proud of. Our 6-week courses at Stoker Studio offer a focused, supportive environment to develop skills and explore your creativity.
Beginner – Next Steps Wheel Throwing
Refine your wheel throwing skills, build consistency, and gain confidence with your forms. Perfect for those ready to move beyond the basics.
Monday Afternoon — 12:30pm–3:00pm
Monday Night — 6:00pm–8:30pm
Wednesday Night — 6:30pm–9:00pm
Beginner & Intermediate – Beyond Basics Handbuilding
Explore handbuilding techniques such as slabs, coils, and pinching in a supportive environment. Create functional or sculptural pieces while developing practical skills.
Wednesday Night — 6:00pm–8:30pm
Intermediate – Next Steps Wheel with Andrew Gibson
Advance your throwing with one-on-one guidance. Focus on refining forms, trimming, and mastering techniques under expert instruction.
Tuesday Morning — 10:00am–12:30pm
Tuesday Night — 6:00pm–8:30pm
Can’t make these dates? Register your interest for our next round and we’ll give you the heads up when they open for bookings.
Student love
“Just picked up my pottery creations after doing the 6 week beginner course. Absolutely loved the class and thrilled with the pieces I was able to bring home. Great introduction to pottery on the wheel which took me from hopeless on day 1 to confident and calm over the following weeks. Highly recommended fun.”
David
“Such fantastic classes! The teachers go above and beyond taking the time to show you and support you, while empowering you to push your creativity. Stunning studio, filled with beautiful light and energy.”
bodie
“Stoker Studio ‘rocks’!!! The vibe is amazing, the participants are cool and we had the best teacher Nic - who I so admire and adore! Very appreciative of the space you have created Can’t wait to do more pottery here.”
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Deep dive into the art of wheel throwing
This is a wonderful course designed for beginners. Over the course of six weeks you’ll gain a solid understanding of creating and finishing forms made on the wheel and develop the confidence to pursue independent practice with the skills you’ve learnt.
You’ll also explore decorative treatments with oxides and slips, as well as:
Preparing clay
Centering
Pulling up and shaping
Turning
Decorative treatments
Glazing
Clay recycling
This course covers a range of basic forms such as tumblers, bowls and small vases. On the final night you’ll get to glaze your creations using our library of glazes.
As well as developing your awesome new skills and creating some beautiful pieces for home, you’ll make some amazing new pals over the six weeks.
Week 1: Throwing
Week 2: Throwing & turning
Week 3: Throwing & turning
Week 4: Throwing
Week 5: Turning & decorating with oxides and slips
Week 6: Glazing
What’s included?
Unlimited clay, tools, glaze and all firing.
What do I need to bring?
An apron and an old tee or towel. Short nails are also essential.
Do you offer make up sessions if I miss a class?
Please double check you can make all dates across the six weeks as we’re unable to offer make up classes.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Please take a moment to read out cancellation and rescheduling policy here.
Other
Class sizes are strictly limited and for everyone’s enjoyment you must be over 16 years to attend.