{"product_id":"wheel-throwing-course","title":"6-Week Wheel Throwing Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Weeks Wheel Throwing Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1554292232115_7637\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinter Term\u003c\/u\u003e: starts by the week of 20th July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpring Term\u003c\/u\u003e: starts by the week of 12th October 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSummer Term\u003c\/u\u003e: starts by the week of 1st Feb 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAutumn Term\u003c\/u\u003e: starts by the week of 18th April 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of wheel throwing in our immersive 6-week ceramics course, guided by experienced ceramic artists \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eConnie Lichti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTian You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout this course, you will be introduced to the full pottery-making process on the wheel. You’ll learn how to centre clay and throw basic forms, then progress through trimming, refining shapes, decorating surfaces, attaching handles, and glazing your bisque-fired work. By the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of each stage involved in creating handmade ceramics from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed to support all skill levels. Whether you have little or no prior experience, or you are looking to refine and expand your existing skills, wheel throwing is taught progressively with techniques adapted to each student’s level. Beginners will focus on core foundations, while more advanced students are encouraged to develop complexity, consistency, and personal style as they progress through the term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, you will take home your own finished pieces—such as mugs, bowls, cups, jugs, or plant pots—along with the confidence to continue developing your pottery practice. All finished works are made to be food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ 10kg bag of clay\u003cbr\u003e✓ Pottery tools for use during the course\u003cbr\u003e✓ Glazes and finishing materials\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2,5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePeople aged 15+ with no prior experience required. All levels welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e✓ Please bring an apron and a hand towel.\u003cbr\u003e✓ Closed-toe shoes are required\u003cbr\u003e✓ Long hair must be tied back and \u003cspan\u003efingernails trimmed short\u003c\/span\u003e for safety and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓Firing costs are separate. We charge $10 per kilogram for non-glazed pieces and $12 per kilogram for glazed pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓Finished ceramic pieces will be ready for collection approximately 2–3 weeks after the final class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Pottery School","offers":[{"title":"Summer Term","offer_id":46246531629255,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Autumn Term","offer_id":46246531662023,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Winter Term","offer_id":46246531694791,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring Term","offer_id":46246531727559,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2323\/5783\/files\/R0011232_1_1.jpg?v=1781061417","url":"https:\/\/melbournepotteryschool.com.au\/products\/wheel-throwing-course","provider":"Melbourne Pottery School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}