4 Week Improvers Throwing Course (Wednesdays)

Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC+01:00

Merseyway Workshop | Stockport

Merseyway Workshop
Publisher/HostMerseyway Workshop
4 Week Improvers Throwing Course (Wednesdays)
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About this Event

A course designed for those with experience on the potter's wheel! Ideal for intermediate participants or those who have previously taken a pottery class and are eager to devlop their skills further. We will have you centering larger amounts of clay, throwing flat ware and larger lidded forms. Build upon existing skills and an array of new techniques.

Prerequisites - Must be comfortabe centering and throwing basic forms. If you are uncertain about your ability levels, either pop in or call for a discussion.

We have a small and intimate studio environment, so you will all have plenty of advice and tips from our pottery tutors.

The sessions will run from 6pm - 8pm on the following Wednesdays; 13th May, 20th May, 26th May and 3rd Jun.


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The ticket cost will cover you for all four sessions, including all materials and firings of 2/3 pots per person.

All final pots will be ready for collection 3 weeks after the last session.

Please make sure you can make all the dates as we cannot offer alternatives or refunds.

Week one - Flat ware.

Week two - Lidded Forms

Week three - Throw bigger and trimming

Week four will be glaze chemistry and oxide decoration.


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Knowledge Required

• Intermediate - This course is for ages 16+ only.

Techniques You Will Explore

Wheel Throwing

Materials Provided

• Everything

What to bring

• Relaxed clothing that you don't mind getting a little messy. Bring your own apron if you have one.

Transport

• We are within a short walk from Stockport train and bus station. Parking is available at the Merseyway Shopping Centre NCP.

Refunds and Booking Terms

• Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As the workshop fees part support the work we do for as a non-for-profit, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.

• Unfortunately we cannot offer part refunds if you miss a session or are unable to attend!

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This workshop will be taking place upstairs at the Merseyway Workshop.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for more info and view our upcoming events on our website.

www.merseywayworkshop.com

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Merseyway Workshop, Unit 6, Stockport, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 0.00 to GBP 170.00

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