

Mon, 02 Feb
|10 Atmore Terrace, Maitai, Nelson
Clay in Motion - Foundation Throwing Course - $390
6x Mondays, 6pm - 8:30pm
Time & Location
02 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm – 16 Mar 2026, 8:30 pm
10 Atmore Terrace, Maitai, Nelson
Guests
About the event
Dates: Mondays, 2nd February - 16th March 2026, 6pm - 8:30pm
Please note: No class on the 9th March — this week is reserved for firing your work.
In this 6-week pottery course, you’ll build a solid foundation in wheel-thrown ceramics. You'll learn to take a simple ball of clay and throw it into something beautiful and entirely your own :-). We’ll cover all the essentials: wedging, centering (the most gloriously frustrating yet hypnotising process you’ll ever experience), wheel throwing, trimming, and decorating. In the final week we come together for a glazing session to transform your pieces into fully functional ceramics.
Possible projects include small bowls, tumblers, plant pots, vases, and mugs.....or something in between.
Each 2.5 hours lesson is guided, giving you space to discover your own rhythm and personal approach to the wheel. The final 15 minutes of every class are reserved for cleaning your wheel and…


