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Throwing on the Wheel, 3-evening, short course, all levels, with Birgit Pohl


  • Bell House Dulwich 27 College Rd England, SE21 7BG United Kingdom (map)

Available dates and cost:

  • Three evenings in a row: Monday 11 December to Wednesday 13 December, 6.30-8.30pm

  • Cost £120

During the daily 2-hour sessions:

  • Beginners will have a first go at centering clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls.

  • More advanced students will learn how to throw bigger and more challenging shapes.

  • You will also learn how to finish your pots and how to decorate with slip.

  • You can keep up to four pots which will be fired and glazed for you at the end of this course. 

  • The cost of all materials and firings are included in your course fee.

Please note:

  • This course is for adults, over 18. 

  • Throwing on the wheel can be a messy business and aprons will not be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Terms & Conditions

  • Please read our Terms and Conditions here and in particular please note our policy on refunds and exchanges. Tick the box at check out to indicate you have read them.

  • We offer bursary tickets (half price) to those who currently receive any of the following: Pension Credit, Universal Credit Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance. Please email pottery@bellhouse.co.uk to get your half price voucher.

Feedback from previous courses

  • 'I so enjoyed being back on the wheel for the first time in 30+ years!'

  • 'I thought our tutor, Birgit, was very thorough and friendly'

  • 'Congratulations on the Pottery - an exceptional facility, very pleased to have been part of it'

  • 'It was wonderful! Thank you Birgit Pohl.'

  • 'Great teacher and lovely venue'

Examples of students' work from previous courses