Introduction lesson: Wheel throwing

Curious about the pottery wheel? Ready to get your hands messy and create something unique?

Join our 2 hour 45 minutes pottery wheel introduction session. The perfect way to try wheel throwing without committing to a full course!

Designed for beginners, I’ll guide you step by step through the essentials. You’ll learn to center the clay, try to shape your first cylinder, and create 1–3 beautiful small pieces to take home.

After your workshop, Atelier La Salamandre will finish your pieces. They will be trimmed, glazed in one of our studio glazes, and fired to be food- and dishwasher safe. Want to add more color or decorations? You can do this in a separate glazing workshop.

Why You’ll Love This Workshop

Hands-on fun: ceramics introduction including the “walking the clay” technique, over 2 hours of wheel throwing fun + 20 minute cleanup.

Personal guidance: maximum of 5 participants ensures plenty of attention

All materials included: high-quality stoneware clay, tools, aprons

Cozy atmosphere: enjoy coffee, tea, and something sweet while you work

Take home your creations: 1-3 pieces ready in about 4 weeks

This is your chance to explore your creativity, try something new, and see if wheel throwing is right for you. No experience is needed! Just bring your curiosity and sense of fun!

Good to know

• Minimum of 3 participants required for the course to take place.
  
• Usually taught in Dutch, but if you are English, I will make it a fun mix of both (no problem!) 
  
• Make sure your nails are short! Throwing on the wheel with long nails is very difficult and can damage both your clay and your nails.
• Bring an old towel and wear old clothes you don’t mind getting messy. 
  
• Please read the FAQ before booking, including the cancellation policy.
• Questions? Feel free to email me!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.