Pottery Courses

Take the plunge and sign up to a pottery course with Pottymouth Workshop. Our range of handbuilidng and throwing courses span a range of levels so you can join at any point in your journey. Whether you're a complete beginner or have experience already- we have the course for you!

What To Expect

Weekly courses led by experienced tutors in our relaxed and welcoming Bristol studio.

Small classes of 4 students to ensure plenty of one on one support and instruction.

A glazing workshop included with every course so you can learn the process from start to finish. We even offer free firing for all the work you make in our studio access sessions for the duration of your course, which you can glaze in the final session.

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Throwing
Courses

Book a Throwing Course

Our wheel-throwing pottery courses offer a step-by-step route into the world of throwing, designed to support your growth from beginner to confident maker. Taught over 5–7 weeks at our Bristol studio, each course is led by one of experinced team members and offer focused instruction in a relaxed, small-group setting. Our courses are the perfect way to grow your wheel skills and get you feeling confident in the studio. If you're unsure if wheel courses are for you, read further as we summarise each course: Level 1 (4 Wheel workshops + 1 Glazing workshop): You’ll learn the core techniques of wheel throwing, including how to centre clay, pull up the walls, and form basic vessel shapes. You’ll build confidence through repetition and develop an understanding of the materials and the rhythm of the wheel. This course is perfect for those who are new to pottery or have attended a taster lesson. It is a throwing intensive course so all your pottery will be trimmed by our team before your glazing workshop at the end. Levels 2 (6 Wheel workshops +1 Glazing workshop): In level 2 you will learn how to control the clay on the wheel and bringing in more complex techniques such as shaping with tools, pulling handles and most importantly; how to trim your own pottery. This course is designed to lead on after level 1 but can also be joined by someone with some experience in throwing. Level 2.5 (4 Wheel workshops + 1 Glazing workshop): This course is a fun way to use the skills learnt in 1 and 2 to understand new forms. In this course we try some new techniques to sharpen up on handles and how to use the wheel to create more unusual forms. Level 3 (6 Wheel workshops + 1 Glazing workshop): This course focuses on slightly larger and more complex forms, both through throwing and trimming. In this course we look at forms such as lidded pots and foot rings. Level 3.5 (6 Wheel workshops + 1 Glazing workshop): This level is designed as a chance to refine all that has been learnt from previous courses. As with any craft, your skills will grow as you progress so this is a chance to gain a more professional finish to some classic tableware projects. Level 4 (6 Wheel workshops + 1 Glazing Workshop): Level 4 is a chance to try some advanced pottery techniques to really broaden your scope on wheel throwing. In this course we look a specialised techniques to create new avenues for making ie 2 part pottery and throwing off the hump.

Handbuilding
Courses

Book a Handbuilding Course

Our hand-building pottery courses, held at our Bristol studio, offer a structured pathway for developing your skills in clay across Levels 1 to 3. Each course runs over 4–7 weeks and is led by our expert team, providing hands-on, in-depth guidance in a supportive studio environment. Read on to compare our handbuilding courses to find the right one for you! Make a Dinner set: (3 Making workshops +1 Slip Decorating): This project based course is the perfect starting place for first timers. You'll learn all the basic pottery technqiues such as slab work, coilling and pinch pottery to create a functional dinner set to enjoy for years to come. On the final week you will learn how to apply designs using decorative slips. Level 1: You’ll focus on creating functional ceramic forms using foundational techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and slab building. Expect to make practical, everyday pieces—like mugs, bowls, and planters—while gaining a solid understanding of the hand-building process. Levels 2: (6 Making workshops + 1 Glazing workshop): Designed for those have an understanding of ceramics to push their practice further. This course courses explore more sculptural and expressive outcomes, encouraging creative experimentation. You’ll refine your technical skills while also developing your own ideas, style, and approach to surface decoration, form, and structure. Level 3 (6 Making workshops + 1 Glazing workshop: In this course students are encouraged to bring thier own projects to life. Using the skillls learn in the previous levels, students can begin to draw up their own projects and designs and create some self directed work along side an expert potter for support and on hand advice.