Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners (incl 2 handbuilding spots)

Learn the Art of Wheel Throwing in a Small Group, with lots of personal attention

(4 wheel throwing participants  + 2 independent handbuilding spots)

Take a break from your busy daily life and immerse yourself in the art of wheel throwing. In this hands-on course, you’ll create beautiful ceramic pieces. From mugs to small bowls, while learning the craft of working on the pottery wheel.

This wheel throwing course is perfect for complete beginners or anyone with a little experience looking to deepen their skills. I’ll guide you step by step, so you can relax, enjoy, and focus on learning and creating.

I believe it's very important that everyone feels comfortable during the lessons. Everyone learns at their own pace and I’ll guide you individually, wherever you are in the process.

Duration and lessons wheel throwing course

Most courses include 7 lessons spread over 8 weeks, with one week off in between for drying and bisque firing. Each session lasts 2.5 hours (19:00–21:30).

Occasionally, due to holidays or scheduling, shorter versions (5- or 6-lesson courses) are offered. These follow the same structure but without the decoration lesson and one less throwing sessions.  

✨ Typical Course Program

• Lesson 1 – Preparing the clay & centering
• Lesson 2 – Practicing cylinders & throwing your first pieces
• Lesson 3 – More throwing practice
• Lesson 4 – More throwing practice
• Lesson 5 – Trimming your work
• Lesson 6 – Trimming & Decorating
• Break – No class (your pieces will be bisque fired)
• Lesson 7 – Glazing your trimmed pieces

How many pieces will I take home from the throwing course?

You can practice as much as you like — there’s no limit on clay! Only your carefully finished and trimmed pieces will be fired. On a 7-week course, students typically take home 4–7 pieces.

Self-Guided Handbuilding – 2 Spots Available

While the main lessons focus on wheel throwing, there is space in the studio for two participants to work independently on their own handbuilding clay projects. This is your chance to experiment with your favorite pieces, explore your ideas, and create freely at your own pace. Some prior experience is required, as basic techniques won’t be taught, but I’m available for occasional questions during the session. If you’re new to handbuilding, it’s recommended to first book a handbuilding workshop to learn the basics. You can use all atelier tools and join the final decoration and glazing lesson!

Includes ½ pack of clay, as well as firing and glazing of the pieces made from this clay.

NOTE: Handbuilders start 30 minutes earlier on the first lesson for setup.

What’s Included

✅ Unlimited stoneware clay for practice
✅ All tools & equipment provided
✅ Glazing and two kiln firings (bisque & glaze)
✅ Take home all carefully finished, trimmed, and glazed pieces you’ve made
✅ Small group: max 4 participants on the wheel and 2 handbuilding spots. 
✅ Coffee, tea, and cookies
✅ Lots of personal attention!

Location

• The course is held at my cozy studio in Weesp (Stationsweg 28-8), directly next to the train station.
• Plenty of parking available (€1.20 per hour).

Bring a Friend Discount

Have you booked a course and convinced a friend to join the same course? Amazing! As a thank-you, you’ll both receive a €20 Atelier La Salamandre gift voucher to use toward a future workshop or follow-up pottery course.

After you've both booked, just send an email to info@lasalamandre.nl with your names  and I'll send the vouchers your way.

Note: Vouchers are personal, non-refundable, and valid for 6 months.

Good to Know

• Minimum of 3 participants required for the course to take place.
  
• The workshop is usually taught in Dutch, but if you are English, I will make it a fun mix of both (no problem!) 
  
• Can’t make one of the lessons but still excited to join? Depending on which lesson it is, we might be able to schedule a catch-up session at another time. Just get in touch beforehand so we can discuss the options.
  
• Bring an old towel and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. 
• 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.
• Please read the FAQ before booking, including the cancellation policy.
• Questions? Feel free to email me!

Collection & Shipping

• Your pieces will be ready for pick-up approx. 3 weeks after the final session.
  

Available Start Dates

🗓 Select your preferred starting date above.

• 3 Sept -  15 Oct 2025 (6 lessons)
  Every Wednesday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 8 October)
  
  
• 4 Sept- 16 Oct 2025 (6 lessons)
  Every Thursday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 9 October). Handbuilders can start 18:30h. 
  
  
• 29 Oct - 17 Dece 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Wednesday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 10 December). Handbuilders can start 18:30h. 

• 30 Oct - 18 Dec 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Thursday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 11 December). Handbuilders can start 18:30h. 
  
  
• 31 Oct - 19 Dec 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Friday morning, 10:30–13:00 (no class on 12 December. Handbuilders can start 10:00h. 
  
  
• 7 Jan -  25 Feb 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Wednesday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 18 Feb). Handbuilders can start 18:30h.
  
  
• 8 Jan - 26 October 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Thursday evening, 19:00–21:30 (no class on 19 Feb). Handbuilders can start 18:30h
  
  
• 9 Jan -  27 Feb 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Friday morning, 10:00–12:30 (no class on 20 Feb). Handbuilders can start 09:30h
  
  
• 9 Jan -  27 Feb 2025 (7 lessons)
  Every Friday afternoon, 15:30–18:00 (no class on 20 Feb). Handbuilders can start 15:00h

Ready to get your hands dirty? Book your spot and let’s start creating together!