Specialist Course

Make your own Porcelain Homeware

7th January - 25th February | Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm or 1pm - 4pm | Liz O’Dwyer

Join ceramic artist Liz O’Dwyer for an inspiring 8-week introduction to throwing with porcelain. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the fundamentals of working with this beautiful material.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

About the Course

Over the weeks, you’ll learn essential techniques for centering, shaping, trimming, and finishing porcelain on the wheel. With Liz’s expert guidance, you’ll build confidence and skill as you create your very own homeware collection — including cups, bowls, mugs, and small jugs.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a cohesive range of hand-thrown porcelain pieces to take home, as well as a solid foundation in throwing techniques to continue developing your craft.

KEY INFORMATION

About the course

  • Every Wednesday morning or afternoon, starting 7th January (8 week course)

  • Maximum 12 students

  • Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome

  • £360 (£45 per session)

    Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract (below) for details.

    All materials and tools are provided, as are refreshments. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.

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Tutor Bio

Liz O’Dwyer

Liz graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design with a BA (Hons) Fine Art, specialising in Sculpture. Her love of clay began in childhood pottery classes in her village.

Today, she works from her garden studio, exhibiting and selling across the UK. She predominantly works in porcelain, drawn to its purity and form. The porcelain also provides a blank canvas for her delicate drawings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • You should wear comfortable clothes which you don’t mind getting a bit of clay on! Layers can be a good idea as temperatures can be a little variable. All students should wear comfortable, flat shoes with non-slip soles and covered toes, and bring an apron/cover-up. Long hair should be tied back for wheel work. We also recommend that jewellery, watches and other valuables are left at home.

  • Yes. Within all of our termly classes we include a tea break which includes a lovely selection of coffee, teas and cakes.

  • You will not need to bring any tools as we have everything you need at the studio. You are, however, welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer to use them.

  • There is a small firing charge for termly students of £4 per 500g of glazed work and £5 for work with oxide. Please note that from 27th February 2023 this will increase to £5 per 500g and £6 for work with oxide.

    Any work that is over 30cm in width or length will be charged at double the cost.