Summer Term 12 Week Evening Course

Overview  

Offered in a 12-week block, this course provides a unique opportunity for you to learn and improve your throwing techniques. 

This course takes you through the full process from clay preparation to finishing. You will learn throwing techniques for one-off or production pieces, turning and handle pulling.  

12 Week Evening Course: Wednesday 22 April – 15 July (excluding Wednesday 27 May Half-Term)

Cost: £420

Time: Wednesday evenings 6pm – 8:30pm

Summer Evening Throwing Course at the Leach Pottery
£420.00

Overview  

Offered in a 12-week block, this course provides a unique opportunity for you to learn and improve your throwing techniques.  Workshops will be lead by a key course leader with some selected dates arranged to be lead by alternative tutors.

This course takes you through the full process from clay preparation to finishing. You will learn throwing techniques for one-off or production pieces, turning and handle pulling. 

Website text: 

When: 12 weeks, Wednesday evenings 6pm – 8:30pm   
Where: Bernard's Studio, Leach Pottery  
Places: 5  


Equipment & materials: Clay and a basic tool kit is provided: we focus on building core skills and working directly with the clay to get the most from a core selection of tools. Please bring additional tools if you wish to use them along with an apron and hand towel.  


You will leave with: Up to 5* of your pots on the 12-week course which will be glazed and fired by us, your work will be ready to be collected from the pottery 12 weeks after your final session.   
You are welcome to take a maximum of two additional unfired pots home with you. Please bring a box with you to transport unfired work.  

Only 1 available

When:
Wednesday 22 April
Wednesday 29 April
Wednesday 6 may
Wednesday 13 may
Wednesday 20 may
Wednesday 27 May – No evening Classes, Half Term
Wednesday 3 June
Wednesday 10 June
Wednesday 17 June
Wednesday 24 June
Wednesday 1 July
Wednesday 8 July
Wednesday 15 July
(12 week course)

Where will I be learning: The course will at the Leach Pottery.

Capacity: 5


We are delighted to offer one 10% discount in our Shop during your course.

Facilities notes for 2026 course participants.

Any questions? Please visit out FAQ — The Leach Pottery 

Please be aware, only assistance dogs are allowed in the Learning spaces.  

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