Intermediate Ceramic Tableware - Wheel Throwing Course - 12 weeks - September to December 2026 - Monday evening
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
In this course you will learn how to make your own ceramic tableware set on our 12 weeks wheel throwing course. Halfway into the course, we will be glazing your first pieces to gain insight of our studio glazes and ways of layering glazes in many combinations.
You will be guided to throw thinner and with more even walls, as well as throwing shapes that are new and challenging. You will have a unique chance to fully immerse yourself in the practice of wheel throwing, guided by our experienced teacher.
For each student we are focusing on strengthening and refining their wheel throwing foundations. We will practice making cylinders, bowls and plates and techniques for making identical pieces. Although the course is focused on learning rather than making pieces, you will be able to keep between 12-14 of the pieces you make.
We will spend the first day on getting warmed up and practicing some of the basics to get started on your new tableware designs.
Outcome: In this course you will have a chance to perfect your throwing skills: from practicing throwing bowls, plates and cups, water jugs, small table vase as well as making a tea pot and/or ceramic lidded jars.
Who is the course right for? This course is right for you if:
- You are on a good path centering your own clay - we will practise this in our first session, so no worries
- You have wheel-throwing foundations at basic level and wish to perfect your skills
- You want to practice throwing better, thinner, more regular, and same size pieces
We offer free use of our wide studio selection of tools throughout your course.
Your finished pieces can be picked up at the studio within 2-3 weeks after finishing the course.
Your booking can get refunded within 24 hours of purchase. After this period, your booking is binding, even if you miss one or more days of the course. If a class is cancelled by Reykjavik Clay, you will receive a voucher for a future course. It is not possible to switch course once booked. Please note that no refunds are given beyond the initial 24-hour window.
Before start of your ceramic course
Please arrive 10 minutes early as each session opens with foundational techniques that everything else builds on. It's hard to catch up if you've missed that groundwork, and disruptive to others once the class is underway.
An apron (synthetic is better than cotton, as it traps less clay dust). Shoes you don't mind getting earthy. A pen and paper for notes, as there's a lot to absorb in the early weeks. A small towel for drying your hands between steps. Clay, glazes, and equipment are all provided. A snack for own break.
Please carefully check all the class dates on the course to make sure that you are able to attend all your lessons. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reschedule any missed lessons or join lessons on another course. Our classes run at full capacity and on different lesson schedules.
You won't be the only one. Our instructors are used to working with complete beginners, and there's no performance involved. Just clay, time, and a room full of people in the same position as you. Long hair needs tying back, and long nails will make wheel-throwing noticeably harder.
Your pieces will be ready for pick-up 2-3 weeks after finishing your ceramic course. The instructor will send out a group mail when everything is ready for collection.
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