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Wheel Throwing Taster Classes
See below for further information before booking.
For those who fell in love with the
' The Great Pottery Throw Down', now is your chance to have a go! Don't worry if you've never worked with clay before, this is a beginner's class, lead by our in-house potter, Caitlin.
The class will last roughly 1.5-2 hours and there will be a maximum of 6 people per booking, plus the throwing instructor. You will make 2 small pots each, and then choose your favourite one which will be glazed and fired in the kiln.
Call us on 0131 229 1399 to book!
Please Read our T's & C's and class information before booking at the bottom of the page here.
May 2026 Throwing Taster Dates
Thurs 7th 3-5pm
4 x spaces
Thurs 7th 6-8pm
FULL
Fri 8th 12.30-2.30pm
6 x spaces
Fri 8th 3.30-5.30pm
6 x spaces
Thurs 14th 3-5pm
4 x spaces
Thurs 14th 6-8pm
FULL
Fri 15th 12.30-2.30pm FULL
Fri 15th 3.30-5.30pm
4 x spaces
Thurs 21st 3-5pm
6 x spaces
Thurs 21st 6-8pm
4 x spaces
Fri 22nd 12.30-2.30pm
4 x spaces
Fri 22nd 3.30-5.30pm
6 x spaces
(FAMILY SESSION)
Thurs 28th 3-5pm
6 x spaces
Thurs 28th 6-8pm
2 x spaces
Introduction to Throwing
Weekend-Long Course
Join resident potter Caitlin for a weekend-long course introducing you to the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. Caitlin will take you through various techniques to teach you how to centre the clay, make, shape and trim your pots, attaching handles to pieces.
The final three chosen items will be fired and glazed using a choice of coloured or plain glazes provided. Alternatively, you can come back for a second session to paint your thrown pots.
Includes all materials and firings for your final 3 pieces.
Additional pieces can be glazed and fired for an additional fee dependant on size.
Each attendee will use their own dedicated wheel with lots of practice time.
There are 3 spaces per weekend course available. The course will take place when two or more spaces are booked in.
No previous experience needed.
All items will be ready to collect 8 weeks later.
Call on 0131 229 1399 to book in.
Full Payment required at time of booking.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If given 8 or more days notice we can either reschedule, refund or generate a gift code for rebooking your class.
If 7 days or less notice is given due to illness, or for any other reason, unfortunately we cannot reschedule or refund the session.The place will remain yours to gift to a friend or family member. Please call to arrange the change of name in this instance.
We regret we will not be able to replace or rearrange missed sessions.
We retain the right to cancel the class last minute in unforeseen circumstances.The class will go ahead with two or more participants only. All sessions in this instance will be rearranged or a refund issued if rearrangement is not possible.
TASTER THROWING INFORMATION
Pricing April 2026
£60 per individual
£85 for 2 people
PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED UPON BOOKING OVER THE PHONE
Includes all materials and firing for 1 small pot each plus clear glazing. If you would like to keep more than one, there will be an additional £5 charge for each extra pot.
Throwing class eligibility
-Participants aged 16+ are welcome, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
-for ages 12-16 please contact to ask for details about a family session.
-Unfortunately we cannot allow under 12's on the pottery wheels.
Access: Please note that the throwing room located is down a set of stairs. If someone in your group has mobility issues, please let us know at the point of booking so we can accommodate.
- We have
3 wheels at present, therefore a maximum of 6 people per workshop.
- After the workshop you will leave creations with us for roughly
2
months to dry and have the first (bisque) firing in the kiln, then ready to be clear glazed or decorated.
If you would like to come back to paint your pots, just pay £10 for a second painting session, available 7 days a week..
For further details and bookings
Call 0131 229 1399
2026 Handbuilding Clay Classes
Click the orange button above to buy your ticjets now.
Get stuck in with these "no experience needed" hand building workshops. Our tutor Holly will give a demo of what you will be making and be there throughout the 2 hour session as a helping hand.
Class Info
-You will have 2 hours to get creative with clay, 1 hour making your clay piece and then the next painting/decorating.
-After the workshop you will leave the creations with us for roughly 1 month to dry, fire and glaze fire.
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