Thursday evenings 6-9pm for 8 weeks
Starts Thursday 17th of October, finishes Thursday 5th of December.

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, Brogan 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: Brogan Houghton

I have been working with clay for about 4 and a half years. Learning through the Waikato Society of Potters, to slowly setting up my personal studio at home. I started by doing a 4-week taster course and then regularly attending the play with clay sessions. The majority of my creations are wheel-thrown, but I do also do a lot of hand building at my place of work.

In 2021 I taught my first wheel throwing class and have loved teaching ever since. Teaching pottery is a fun way that I pass on my passion for making and the skills I have learnt since working with clay. I love seeing people give it a go and get excited about the things they can create with clay!

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