Five Week Session – Wheel throwing – Saturdays

Learn to throw cylinders, cups, and bowls.

Join us for an immersive, 5 session, intensive wheel-throwing course at Clayground Berlin! The classes will occur on Saturday mornings and end with a dedicated glazing day. It offers a focused experience for those looking to dive deep into the art of clay and wheelwork—ideal for anyone who may not have the time to commit to a 5-week course.

Designed for beginners and experienced potters, this course is kept small with only 4 participants, ensuring personalized guidance and ample time on the wheel.

Before booking, please read all details below about canceled bookings, and missing a class!

Here’s what we’ll do in each course session:

• 4th January:  Participants will be introduced to the ceramic process, starting with clay preparation through wedging. Following a demonstration of centering techniques, the first workshop will focus on pulling cylinders. Students will receive guidance on throwing basic cylinder shapes.
• 11th January: Participants will build on the first practice session with a focus on pulling up cylinders to create cups and mugs.
• 18th January:  Students will learn the basic techniques to create bowls of different shapes.
• 25th January: Trimming your cups and bowls – Participants will learn how to trim the bases of the pieces made during the last two sessions
• NO CLASS ON 1st February: We bisque fire your pieces in the kiln for the first time
• 8th February: Students will be taught basic glazing methods and will have the opportunity to glaze their pieces.
• We fire your pieces in the second kiln after your glazing session to finish them
• Items will be ready for collection 2-3 weeks after the workshop.

You’ll also learn a whole bunch of techniques and skills in this wheel course:

• Good technique for centering the clay on the wheel efficiently
• Forming the base of your piece so you don’t run into wobbly problems when making your pieces!
• How to position your body and hands for pulling the clay straight up
• Using tools to shape your piece on the wheel
• Trimming your piece when it’s dry enough, to make a bottom ring, make it more delicate, or carve a pattern!
• Different methods for glazing your ceramics.

Course details:

• Dates: 4th January – 8th February (skip 1st February)
• Time: Saturdays 10:00 – 13:00
• Instructor: Tiziana Schembri
• Language: English
• Included in cost: Expert teaching with personal one-on-one help, 2 hours per session x 6 weeks/sessions, all materials and firing costs, sales tax
• Address: Clayground Studio, Danneckerstrasse 7, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain

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Have specific questions? Email Tiziana directly and she’ll help: ceramicsbytiz@gmail.com

Cancellations

Cancellations of any wheel course must be made at least 14 days before the course starts for a full refund. No refunds will be given when cancellations are made after this date.

Students must attend all SCHEDULED class times. If a student misses a session, NO MAKE-UP CLASSES will be offered.