Would you like to try throwing ceramics on the wheel? I offer sessions for up to two people in my garden shed studio in Wood Green.

Duration and content
Lessons are held for a minimum of 1 hr per person, with a maximum of 3 hours per session. I will demonstrate the throwing of a simple cylinder before you get to have a go, with me on hand at all times for instruction and to help with some of the trickier aspects. Sessions for two people will allow each person a chance to sit at the wheel while the other can watch or take photos.

I will then finish your pot and fire it at a later date, or we can also arrange for you to return to complete some other aspects of the making process, such as trimming and decorating if desired.

Materials
All lessons will be conducted using the same porcelain that I use for my work. Most beginners start learning using a stoneware or earthenware clay, which have more stability and so are easier to work with, however my compact little studio doesn’t allow for me to use a different clay because of the risk of contamination.

This means that you will be throwing with this, silky smooth and beautiful medium. However, be reassured that while porcelain is the hardest clay to control on the wheel, it is absolutely possible to get a useable pot on your first go, with a little help from me! And once you learn to throw with porcelain, other clays will be a breeze!

Location
My slightly ramshackle studio is located at the bottom of my garden in Wood Green in London, near the Wolves Lane Centre. It is easily accessible by bus (the 141, 121 and W4 all drop off at either end of our road) or it is a 10 minute walk from either Wood Green tube station or Bowes Park overground station.

Timing
Because my studio is an actual garden shed it is very cold! So I generally hold lessons only during the slightly warmer months, from April-October. However, if you are very keen to wrap up and handle icy cold clay during the winter, I am happy to be flexible!

Please note it can also be quite hot in the summer!

Lessons can be held on weekdays from Monday – Thursday or at the weekend. When you are ready to book your session just let me know when you would like to come and we will find a date that works for us both, but it is best to plan ahead as far as possible.