Pottery - Throwing: Beginners
Wellington High School Community Education Centre

Wellington High School Community Education Centre

Pottery - Throwing: Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of pottery wheel throwing in this hands-on beginner course.

course

130 Grant Road, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011  –  View on map

Mon, 27 Jul 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Every Monday

8 weeks

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

$499.00 per course

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Age 16+

Mon, 27 Jul 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 3 Aug 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 10 Aug 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 17 Aug 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 24 Aug 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 31 Aug 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 7 Sep 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Mon, 14 Sep 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

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Learn the fundamentals of pottery wheel throwing in this hands-on beginner course.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll be introduced to working with clay, from preparation through to creating and glazing your own finished pieces. Led by experienced tutors, the course combines group demonstrations with one-to-one guidance to help you build confidence on the pottery wheel step by step.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to prepare, wedge, and recycle clay
  • The basics of working on a pottery wheel
  • How to centre clay and open a form
  • Techniques for pulling and shaping simple forms such as cylinders and beakers
  • How to apply glazes to your finished work

This is a practical and supportive course, ideal for complete beginners looking to explore pottery in a relaxed studio environment.

Materials:
All materials are included in the course fee.

Please note:
Course schedules may occasionally change, so please check your emails for any updates.

Courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If there are not enough registrations, the course may be cancelled a few days before the start date. You will be notified by email.

Information and logo sourced from the Wellington High School Community Education Centre website.

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