Throwing Courses, Cornwall

Half day throwing tasters, one day and three day throwing courses for complete beginners and improvers of all ages.

Courses mainly take place between Easter and the end of October for adults who wish to learn the basics, improve or acquire new skills. 

Courses are now taught at her spacious and well-equipped studio at Krowji. 

There are no more than 4 students in the studio at a time so there’s always lots of individual attention. Each student will work at their own high quality Shimpo wheel.

Jacqueline has over 30 years teaching experience and would love to welcome you to her studio.

Course dates 2025

Please email me for bespoke dates or more information.

17, 18, 19 February 2025

3, 4, 5 April 2025

3, 4, 5 July 2025

31 July, 1, 2, 3 August 2025

11-13 September 2025

Vouchers for courses as gifts can be purchased via my webshop then dates organised later.

throwing on the wheel

Half Day Throwing Tasters

These half-day throwing tasters for beginners offer an introduction to throwing including clay preparation and wedging, centering and throwing, focussing on cylinders.

See dates above or contact to arrange.

Cost: £75 per person for 2.5 hours including tuition, materials, tools and firing of one piece.

Level: Beginners. Up to 4 places.

Gift Vouchers: These are available from the online shop and are valid for one year.

One Day Throwing Courses

One day courses offer an introduction to throwing for beginners or skills development for improvers. Students typically throw cups, bowls and learn how to shape their thrown forms. Maximum 4 students so there’s a great deal of individual attention..

See dates above or contact to arrange.

Cost: £150 per person, including tuition, materials, tools and firing of 2 pieces maximum.

Level: Beginners and improvers. Up to 4 places.

Gift Vouchers: These are available from the online shop and are valid for one year

1 day throwing course
3 day throwing course

Three Day Throwing Courses

Three day courses will take you through the full process from clay preparation, throwing a variety of forms, turning, handle pulling and decorating with slips and underglazes. Courses are tailored to the requirements of the students.

See dates above or contact to arrange.

Cost: £450 per person. including tuition, materials, tools, and firing.

Level: Beginners and improvers. Up to 4 places.

Gift Vouchers: These are available from the online shop and are valid for 1 year.

Krowji Studio G16

A welcoming space in the Percy Williams building. Warm and spacious with easy access, parking and cafe. All courses are taught on Shimpo electric wheels and work is fired in a top-loader Rhode electric kiln. Course participants are welcome to use tools and aprons at the pottery. We mainly throw with a Cornish smooth white stoneware clay from St Agnes.

Who can come?

These courses are for anyone who wants to learn to throw on the potters wheel. From complete beginners to improvers, all ages and abilities. You may be trying pottery for the first time or perhaps you would like to brush up your skills.

On the day

Please wear old clothes, have short nails, no jewellery and hair tied back if appropriate. Bring an old towel.

 

What’s included?

All courses include tuition, materials, tools, bisque and glaze firing, tea and coffee. Please bring a packed lunch or eat at the cafe at Krowji.

Accommodation

Accommodation must be booked separately.

Vouchers 

If you would like a voucher to give as a gift they are available to buy from my online shop. They are valid for one year and the recipient can email to arrange a date. jacquelineclarkceramics@gmail.com

Cancellation 

Cancellations within 30 days of the start date will be charged the full course fee unless the place can be filled