LEARN HOW TO THROW BIG WHEEL INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

Master the Art of Throwing Larger Forms

Ready to take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level? This intensive workshop is designed for potters who are confident with basic wheel techniques and want to explore working on a larger scale.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the essential techniques required to create taller, wider, and more structurally sound ceramic pieces — with expert guidance every step of the way.

Location: Pot Studios, 475 Golden Four Drive, Tugun

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (includes a 1-hour lunch break)

Maximum Participants: 6

Level: Intermediate

Price: $450 per person

What you will learn

  • Techniques for centring and throwing larger amounts of clay

  • How to throw in sections and join seamlessly

  • Structural tips for taller, wider forms

  • Drying, trimming and handling large-scale work safely

  • Demonstration of joining larger forms

Workshop Details

  • Time: 10:00am–3:00pm (includes a 1 hour lunch break)

  • Pot studios, 475 Golden Four Drive, Tugun

  • Price: from $450 per person

  • Maximum 6 participants

  • Level: Intermediate – for those comfortable with basic pottery wheel throwing skills

Clay

  • You will receive 1 bag of Feeney’s Fine Blend, if you need more you can purchase it from the studio at $49 a bag.

Firing and glazing of one large piece is included (using our studio glazes). Additional pieces can be fired & glazed at standard studio rates.

What to bring

  • An apron and a towel to keep you and your workspace clean and tidy

  • Your own pottery tools (recommended)

(Studio tools are available, but we encourage you to bring what you’re used to. A range of different tools will be demonstrated during the workshop.)

(Optional, but encouraged – we’ll break for lunch together in a relaxed, communal vibe. Tea, coffee and light snacks provided.)

Who this is for

This session is best suited to potters who:

  • Intermediate level – suitable for those who have wheel-throwing experience and are confident centring and pulling medium-sized forms.​

Changes & Cancellations:

    •    No refunds for cancellations

    •    You may request to reschedule your session with 72+ hours’ notice

    •    Reschedule requests made with less than 72 hours’ notice at studio discretion​

​​Firing Policy:

  • Firing services are available for bisque and midfire range only.

  • Pieces are fired according to our regular studio firing schedule

  • All clay and objects must be appropriate for our firings and must labelled with your name