HOW TO BOOK CLASSES
Our classes are released a month before the start of each term.
First, we put them up on our booking website to preview along with a release date.
We do this so that you can decide on the class that works for you without worrying that you are not going to have enough time to book.
Then on the specified date, using the same link they will be bookable.
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Please click here to view our terms and conditions
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If you can’t book into your class, first please check what date the listings are bookable (see below this section) If you are booking on or after this date this probably means they are sold out.
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We are really sorry you can’t get into the class you want! Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter as that is where you will hear about new classes first
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Yes! Check out the link at the top of this page called Workshops & One-off classes or click here
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We do not offer vouchers for classes or workshops, unfortunately! Only for our shop.
If you are looking for a present for someone, our Clay Kits make great gifts! See here for more information and to purchase! -
If you have some experience throwing, you can skip level one and move into the level that best describes what you would like to focus on
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Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
We will send you an email when your work is ready to be picked up.All completed work must be collected from The Clay Centre within 6 weeks of receiving your collection email.
Work will not be stored after 6 weeks due to space constraints.
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES:
TERM 2, 2025
Wheel courses for the second half of term 2 will open for bookings on
Monday, 12th of May at 8:00am sharp!
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BEGINNERS WHEEL THROWING TASTER - 4 Weeks - Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday Mornings, 3rd - 24th of June
10:00am - 12:30pm
4 WeeksSUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
Have a go on the wheel with this 4 week wheel basics course. Learn the basic techniques to throw and trim cylinders and bowls. This 4 week course is perfect if you just want to have-a-go and see if this is for you. In your 3rd week, you will trim your pieces and choose up to 4 of your favourite items to be bisque fired, and in the last class you will learn how to apply glaze to finish your pieces, ready for their final glaze firing.
This course includes up to 4 items to be bisque and glaze fired.You may keep any additional pieces for an extra $15 per itemClay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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BEGINNERS WHEEL THROWING TASTER - 4 Weeks - Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Evenings, 3rd - 24th of June
6:30 - 9:00pm
4 WeeksSUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
Have a go on the wheel with this 4 week wheel basics course. Learn the basic techniques to throw and trim cylinders and bowls. This 4 week course is perfect if you just want to have-a-go and see if this is for you. In your 3rd week, you will trim your pieces and choose up to 4 of your favourite items to be bisque fired, and in the last class you will learn how to apply glaze to finish your pieces, ready for their final glaze firing.
This course includes up to 4 items to be bisque and glaze fired. You may keep any additional pieces for an extra $15 per itemClay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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'MUG-nificent' - 4-week wheel throwing course - Wednesday Evening
Wednesday Evenings, 4th- 25th of June
6:30 - 9:00pm
4 WeeksSUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
This 4-week wheel course is a chance to create your dream mug set of up to 4 mugs. This course is perfect for those who have completed a wheel course with us before and just want to focus on one particular vessel shape and technique. In your 3rd week, you will trim and attach handles to your pieces and choose up to 4 of your favourite mugs to be bisque fired. In the last class you will learn how to apply glaze to finish your works, ready for their final glaze firing. You may keep any additional items for an extra $15 per item.
Clay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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'Bowled and Beautiful' - 4-week wheel throwing course - Thursday Morning
Thursday mornings, 5th - 26th of June
10:00am - 12:30pm
4 WeeksSUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
Have a go on the wheel with this 4-week wheel course. Learn the basic techniques to create a set of 4 or more bowls. This 4 week course is perfect for both beginners and those who may have completed a course with us before. In your 3rd week, you will trim your pieces and choose up to 4 of your favourite bowls to be bisque fired and in the last class you will learn how to apply glaze to finish your pieces, ready for their final glaze firing. You may keep any additional items for an extra $15 per item.
Clay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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'Bowled and Beautiful' - 4-week wheel throwing course - Thursday Evening
Thursday Evenings, 5th - 26th of June
6:30 - 9:00pm
4 WeeksSUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
Have a go on the wheel with this 4-week wheel course. Learn the basic techniques to create a set of 4 or more bowls. This 4 week course is perfect for both beginners and those who may have completed a course with us before. In your 3rd week, you will trim your pieces and choose up to 4 of your favourite bowls to be bisque fired and in the last class you will learn how to apply glaze to finish your pieces, ready for their final glaze firing. You may keep any additional items for an extra $15 per item.
Clay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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Cylinder Boot-Camp: 'Consistency & Efficiency' - Monday Evenings
Monday Evenings, 9th - 23rd of June
6:30 - 9:00pm
3 WeeksNOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS - MUST HAVE COMPLETED LEVEL 1
A 3-week class to help you improve your cylinder throwing technique.
The focus of this class will be on how to start aiming for consistency in your cylinders with regards to both height and wall thickness, and how to make your pulls more efficient.
In weeks 1 and 2 you will focus on cylinder techniques, and in week 3 you can decorate or carve your cylinders, and we will fire these and glaze them for you. This course includes up to 4 items to be bisque and glaze fired. You may keep any additional pieces for an extra $15 per item
Clay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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Beginner's Level One - 5 Weeks
Beginners Level 1 is designed to give you a strong foundation with solid skills to get you throwing on the pottery wheel.You will focus on cylinders - the basis of many pottery forms (think scales for musicians!) and bowls, and learn how to trim these forms. In your last class you will learn how to glaze your pots in a simple and effective way, by single dipping. plus up to 4 pieces to be glazed and fired. Any additional pieces may be kept for an extra $15 per piece.
Clay is included in the course cost, and tools are available to use during class.Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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Beginner's Level Two - 8 Weeks
In this 8 week Beginners Level 2 class, you’ll build on your foundations from Level 1.You will begin to explore different shapes to make unique mugs and jugs and also start increasing the sizes of the bowls you are able to throw.
In your last class you will continue to learn about glazes and explore different creative application methods.
Clay and tools will need to be purchased and each object is fired on a weigh and pay basis.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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Beginner's Level Three - 8 Weeks
In this 8 week beginners Level 3 class you will now have the skills from the previous levels to start exploring more complex shapes like vases and bottles under the guidance of our experienced tutors!In Level 3 you will also learn how to throw and trim lidded jars and plates/pasta bowls!
In your last class you will continue to learn about glazes, the kilns and explore different creative application methods.
Clay and tools will need to be purchased and each object is fired on a weigh and pay basis.Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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Dinnerware Set: Design & Repetition with Iza
Friday mornings - 10:00am - 12:30pm
2nd of May - 13th of JuneMUST HAVE COMPLETED A BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 WHEEL COURSE
In this workshop you will be guided to design and make your own dinner set on the wheel.
Suitable for Level 1+, and able to centre 500g of clay confidently.In this class we will aim to have a minimum of 2 sets of dinnerware, including: cups, bowls, and dinner plates.
The focus will be on repetition and creating a matching dinner set, with lots of tips and tricks along the way!
Clay and tools will need to be purchased and each object is fired on a weigh and pay basis.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.
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'Ramen Bowls' - 5-weeks - Saturday afternoons
Saturday afternoons - 1:30 - 4:00pm
10th of May - 7th of JuneMUST HAVE COMPLETED A BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 WHEEL COURSE
In this 5-week wheel course, you will learn how to make the perfect Ramen/Noodle bowl set for all that delicious Winter soupy goodness!
Ramen bowls are slightly different to other bowls in that they need to be deep enough to hold all the noodles, toppings and broth, whilst being large enough to have some space on top when filled, to avoid splashing and spilling your broth.
This 5 week course is perfect if you have completed a Level 1 course with us, or if you can comfortably centre 600g of clay. Especially suited for those of us crazy about Winter soups and broths!
Clay and tools will need to be purchased and firings are paid separately.
Finished work will be available to collect 3 - 4 weeks after your course.