Specialist Course

8th May - 26th June 2026 | Fridays
1pm - 4pm | Africa Lopez

Africa will be leading an 8-week workshop that will teach students the basics of throwing.

Throwing for Beginners

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

About the Course

This hands-on course will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing — from centering clay and pulling forms, to trimming and glazing your finished pieces. With expert guidance and plenty of practice time, you’ll build confidence on the wheel and create a collection of your own ceramic work to take home. This course is suitable for beginners who have never thrown before, or those who have had little experience. Classes will take place on Friday mornings (9:30am-12:30pm) and Friday afternoons (1pm-4pm). 

KEY INFORMATION

About the course

  • Friday 8th May - Friday 26th June 2026 (8-week course)

    Friday Afternoons 1pm - 4pm

  • There are 12 students per class

  • This course is suitable for beginners who have never thrown before, or those who have had little experience

  • £316 for an 8-week course (£39.50 per class).

    Please note there will be a small charge for firing finished work.

    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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  • "I whole heartedly recommend the Throwing for Beginners course at The Ceramic Studio. As a complete throwing novice with no other pottery experience I was immediately put at my ease. I found Africa’s tutoring style to be a perfect combination of demonstrating, one to one support and allowing the space to develop my own style. The course has covered many aspects of throwing different forms, turning and glazing. One word of warning, anyone thinking about this course, it is addictive, you will be back for more and you will meet and make some amazing friends!!"

    Ali Fletcher

Tutor Bio

Africa Lopez

Africa has always been surrounded by a strong ceramic culture in her native Spain. She is a graduate of Escuela de Arte Francisco Alcantara in Madrid and is currently developing her work in blue and white glaze, as well as exploring the concept of pottery and garden.

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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.