Thursday evenings 6-9pm for 7 weeks
1st May to 19 June 2025

Suitable for beginners or those who have done a taster class and want to develop their throwing skills a little further.

Discover the wonders of wheel-thrown pottery.

A general wheel throwing class designed to teach beginners the joy of throwing pottery on the wheel. This class will suit beginners or if you have done a taster session, Mark will guide you through wheel thrown projects.

There will be a basic glazing 'how to' included. Emphasis will be on fun and ‘having a go’.

Clay and firing are not included in the cost and are extra. Clay may be purchased from the studio.

Bring an old towel or apron for wiping your clay hands on.

Your tutor: Mark Tamura

Mark is a first generation New Zealander who grew up in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges in West Auckland, not too far from the New Lynn clay pits.

Mark was introduced to the world of ceramics through evening wheel throwing classes at WSP where he went on to be a resident artist and has now established his own home studio. Mark’s  practice focuses on functional wheel-thrown wares that bring a little something extra to our daily rituals, meals with family and friends, or that freshly brewed morning cuppa. Mark also enjoys experimenting with wild clay and giving people the opportunity to bring some of their whenua into their homes for daily use or special occasions.

Terms and Conditions

The Waikato Society of Potters (WSP) reserves the right to cancel a class if it fails to achieve minimum enrolment numbers, for reasons outside of our control. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the WSP less a 5% credit card fee. If a student cancels their enrolment within 72 hours of the first class starting, no refund will be given. If a student cancels their booking less than 7 days prior to the event a 50% administration charge will be deducted from the refund. Should a student cancel their enrolment any time prior to the above a 20% administration fee will be deducted from the refund.

WSP does not provide make-up sessions or credits for classes that you have missed due to your personal circumstances.

Health and Safety warning
There is an extremely small risk of clay getting flicked into eyes while wheel throwing.
WSP provides safety glasses which you may use should you wish.less