Throwing Experience

Have you ever wanted to try throwing on the potter’s wheel? Perhaps you’d like to give someone special the opportunity to explore their creativity in a pottery class? You’ve come to the right place.

About the Experience
During this two-hour throwing experience you will learn to centre, open out the clay, pull up walls, and remove the pot from the bat. The sessions are friendly, informal and perfect for beginners. Each session starts with a demonstration where I’ll talk through each stage, after which it’s your turn. Individual tuition will be given throughout as well as reminders about the various processes, to ensure you get the most from your experience. Don’t worry, I’m really patient and genuinely love helping others discover the joy of clay!

At the end you will choose your favourite two pieces to be fired and glazed. You will have the opportunity to choose which glaze you’d like your pots finished in from a selection at the studio. Your pots will then be ready to collect from the studio around 3 weeks later or alternatively, they can be posted out to you for a small cost.

You can expect to make a small bowl or dish, for jewellery or coins for example, a plant or pen pot, or maybe even a small vase. Please note we won’t be able to attach handles during this session.

Included in the price;
Clay, use of tools, materials and equipment on the day, apron and towel, glaze and two firings for your two favourite pieces.

Accessibility
Please note the studio is upstairs.

Booking
Appointments are available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Once you’ve made your purchase, please email contact@amyrutherfordceramics.com to book your experience.

If you are interested in a specific date, please get in touch prior to purchase to confirm availability.

Experiences are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and are non-refundable. Experiences not booked within 1 year of purchase will no longer be valid. For further information please see the ‘Cancellation Policy’.

I’m not currently accepting any new bookings, however please get in touch if you’d like to be notified when new dates are released.

What People Are Saying

  • Absolutely brilliant pottery experience. We were both complete beginners having never done it before, and Amy was so patient and encouraging. A very talented lady indeed, and she enabled us to make some beautiful things. We both came away with a great sense of achievement, and the finished products are fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend her, don’t hesitate, just book it! Thanks Amy for a great afternoon.

    Anna Richards

  • Amy gave an excellent demonstration before letting me loose on the wheel for the first time. She was so patient and helpful and I was amazed at how well I did on my first throw. Her communications before and after the experience were very clear and helpful. Collecting my items was so easy and they were beautiful. Well worth it. Thank you so much Amy.

    Jane Mallaby

  • I purchased the 2 hour Clay Throwing session with Amy Rutherford Ceramics for myself and my 12 year old daughter. It was fantastic. Amy is so informative, helpful and friendly and has lots of patience. It's a small group of 3 in her lovely studio. Plenty of clay provided to practice and make our pots and we were allowed to choose our 2 favorite which will be cooked and glazed ready for us to collect in a few weeks. We both had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. I can't recommend this enough.

    Florence Goodman

FAQs

I’ve never used clay before, can I still give throwing a go?

Absolutely! The 2 hour experience is designed for complete beginners. We all have to start somewhere and I’ve got many years of both throwing and teaching experience so you’re in good hands.

What do I need to bring with me?

Just yourself. It’s a good idea to wear clothes which are easily washed as it can be a messy process. However an apron and towel will be provided and if you do go home wearing some clay, rest assured it washes out.

I’m not ‘arty’ or creative, will I still be able to do it?

Probably the question I get asked most and the answer, as always, is a definite yes! Throwing is very adaptable, you can be as practical or creative as you fancy.

I’ve done some throwing before, is this suitable for me?

This experience is most suited to complete beginners or those who are fairly new to throwing. For more experienced potters, I offer individual tuition. Please get in touch to discuss the options available.