Intensive wheel throwing course
Ever wanted to learn how to use the pottery wheel or want to improve your skills? This intensive course is for you! Over the course of 5 days you will dig deep into the basic techniques of wheel throwing with a small group of creatives.
Get in some practice hours and really delve into the different techniques and process of clay. A perfect way to start your summer!
group 1: 23/24/25/26/29 June | 18:00 - 21:30 | €385 p.p.
group 2: 30 June, 1/2/3/6 July| 09:00 - 12:30 | €385 p.p.
What to expect?
This course is meant for pottery wheel beginners and everyone who wishes to improve, or refresh the basic techniques. Every class is 3.5 hours, which means you can really delve into the process and see improvement each day! Each class starts with some basic explanation and a tutorial. Afterwards, all students will prepare their clay and materials and start practicing. Lastly, we all clean up together. There is enough time to take a short break, the studio offers tea, coffee and some small snacks.
DAY 1: Introduction to clay. We'll walk you through the common clay process from beginning to end. Then we will focus wedging and for the rest of the class work on centering the clay.
DAY 2 : Practice centering, work on opening the clay and make a basic cylinder shape.
DAY 3: Work on a sturdy cylinder shape and bowls/other rounded shapes.
DAY 4: Focus on trimming all pieces and attach handles & carve (hand-built) details
DAY 5: Glazing
Practicalities
Each group has a maximum of 5 people ensuring detailed and focussed tips & tricks from your teacher.
Costs: €385 per person. Included: all materials, tools, clay, glazing and firings are included.
Group 1: Evening group
Teacher: Silvana
Dates: 23/24/25/26 June from 18:00 - 21:30 & 29 June from 11:00 - 13:30
Group 2: Morning group
Teacher: Daniela
Dates: 30 June & 1/2/3/4 July from 09:00 - 12:30 & 6 July from 11:00 - 13:30
For questions about cancellation or sickness please read our terms & conditions or contact your teacher.
The intensive wheel course was a great way to learn the wheel again in a short period of time! The daily practice sessions provided a fantastic way to develop clay skills and learn new techniques. Silvana was great in taking us along and teaching us various techniques!
Manjari
Learning pottery at Hola Lola Studio was a wonderful experience. The friendly atmosphere, creative people, and supportive teachers made me feel confident from day one. Daniela went above and beyond to help bring my ideas to life, ensuring everyone left happy with their creations. It was the perfect escape to explore clay and creativity—thank you for that!
Dzjulia
