BASIC Potter's Wheel Course for 12 weeks - Sept/Dec 2026 - Wednesday Evening Course
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
We have designed a thorough 12 weeks wheel throwing course for either a beginner or for you looking to revisit the basics before moving to next level courses, or a studio membership.
You will receive a solid hands-on introduction to clay and the potter's wheel, the curriculum introduces the basics of wedging, throwing and trimming clay on the wheel, as well as glazing of the functional ware that you create. Each weekly class is three and a half hours long.
For each student we are focusing on developing and strengthening their wheel throwing foundations. We will practice making cylinders, various size bowls, cups with handles, candleholder and a vase. 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 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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