LEARN HOW TO THROW BIG WHEEL INTENSIVE WORKSHOP


Learn How To Throw Big - Wheel Intensive Workshop

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

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Workshop Details

  • Dates will be provided below

  • Time: 10:00am–2:00pm (includes a short lunch break)

  • Held at The Northern Pottery in Hornsby

  • Price: from $299 per person (early bird pricing available)

  • Maximum 8 participants

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

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Clay

  • Bring your own clay – please note all pieces will be fired to cone 6 (mid-fire).
    We recommend using stoneware or mid-fire clay suitable for wheelthrowing. Avoid porcelain!

  • Clay available to purchase on the day – 10kg bags of our buff stoneware or terracotta for $24.

 

Firing of one large piece is included in house glaze. Additional pieces can be fired at standard studio rates.

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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.)

  • A plate of something to share for lunch

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

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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 centering and pulling medium-sized forms.​

 

Changes & Cancellations:

    •    No refunds for cancellations

    •    You may request to reschedule your session with 24+ hours’ notice

    •    Reschedule requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice at studio discretion​

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​​Firing Policy:

  • Firing services are available for bisque and midfire range only (no stoneware firings)

  • 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

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What’s Included:

  • Expert Instruction – Our experienced teacher will guide you through the fundamentals of using the wheel, shaping, and texturing clay to bring your pieces to life.

  • Custom Design – Whatever pieces you are making, use your personal touch with unique textures and shapes to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

  • Professional Glazing & Firing – At the end of the class, choose 2 pieces that you have created  and our team will professionally fire and glaze your work, making it food-safe and dishwasher friendly. You can choose from clear or white glaze. If you would like to keep more than 2 pieces, there is an additional $30 charge per piece that you can pay after your class.

Who Can Join:

  • This class is beginner-friendly and open to any one over 14 years or over.

  • This class can also be booked for private group events.

Note: Firing & Glazing takes roughly 4-5 weeks. We will contact you when your pieces are ready for collection. If you do not return to pick up your pottery within a month of the pickup date, we'll donate it to those in need in our community.

*We are open for pick up Monday-Friday 10am-3pm and on Saturday mornings from 9-2pm.