This is a 2 and a half hour class for two  students.  Partrick will give you an introduction to throwing on the potters wheel which will involve creating a bowl or vase. The class will start with a demonstration by Patrick to go over the important details of using the potters wheel and then guiding you further, to complete this task.

At the end of the class you will have created 2 pots which Patrick will fire and glaze for you ready for you to collect 3-4 weeks later.

The class will start with a demonstration and he will then directly guide you with a hands on approach. Working on the wheel takes concentration but at the same time an easy going attitude to any one pot. Even the best potters go wrong on the wheel sometimes!

People tend to get tired after an hour on the wheel so there will be a break for tea and relaxation half way through the class
if wished. Patrick uses this time to talk to you about your technique and other aspects of pottery making.

Please note that the class is for two people
So the session might be cancelled if only
One person has enrolled by two days before the starts.

Throwing on the Potters Wheel

Wimbledon art Studios

Patrick gave us a good opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the potter's wheel. It wasn't just a class to play around with clay, but was jam-packed with life lessons, funny anecdotes and insightful knowledge on the history of pottery and the materials involved. 

Patrick was incredibly friendly and great company.

Really enjoyed this class which I booked as a Birthday present for my girlfriend and I. We were shown each stage in detail and nothing was rushed, so we could relax and actually make some really nice pieces! Nice bright studio, would be interested in some of the other classes here. Very excited to pick the pots up in a few weeks!

Had a great time, Patrick was very helpful and informative....recommend highly

Patrick was such an amazing instructor – giving us all the necessary basic skills to start us on our pottery journey: in our case introducing us to the wheel and training us to making our first pots on our own.

Patrick is clearly a highly skilled potter and is enthusiastic to share his knowledge.

The studio was perfectly kitted out for the session, with examples of work displayed, all tools available and great quality clay.

I would highly recommend Patrick’s course for all – from explorer to experts.

Partick was a brilliant tutor - very patient, kind and good fun. Would highly recommend

I had a fantastic experience with Patrick, who is an excellent teacher.  The small class size (only one or two people) makes it a much more personalised experience, as Patrick talks you through the whole process, which was great for a total novice like me.  I would highly recommend this experience!

James

Patrick was an excellent teacher and made sure we had plenty of time to work with the clay on the wheel. Our pots came out really well in the end.  Great fun and highly reccomended!

Patrick is a great teacher for an introductory course on the wheel. A small intimate class seemed to be the right choice, as we got his full attention. Had a good laugh, thank you Patrick!!

jessica campbell

Great class with Paddy in his charming studio.

Jem Meescombe

My husband and I really enjoyed this workshop.  It was just the two of us and Patrick was so thorough in teaching us and making sure we were able to make some beautiful pots.  We would thoroughly recommend it!

Emma Pryce

My 11 year old and I really enjoyed it. Came out very happy with what we had accomplished. 

Angus Knights

The two of us had a fantastic afternoon learning the basics of using the Potters' Wheel with Patrick. Booked the class to try something different and we had an excellent time. We're beginners but Patrick was extremely knowledgable and a great teacher so wouldn't hesitate to recommend to more serious potters. Humour clearly suitable for potters of all abilities.

Joshua Rodrigues

Brilliant teacher, learnt so much, and can't wait to pick up our finished pots!

Megan Buffington

Patrick was absolutely amazing!! We had such a great time and really learned alot. From the moment we arrived to the very end, Patrick was such an attentive teacher. Would recommend 100%!!

Christopher Grove

It was good instruction and  no pressure.
Patrick was friendly and helpful, and taught us some of the techniques used as well as telling us a little more about pottery in general.
A fun few hours.

Amy Tansill

Excellent informative and fun class. The class was well structured gradually building up skills as you went.At the end we were amazed by how much we had learnt and made

Excellent informative and fun class. The class was well structured gradually building up skills as you went.At the end we were amazed by how much we had learnt and made.

Millie Everest-Dine

This was a great experience! My friend and I had a lovely morning making a few pots and learning about pottery and the potters wheel. Patrick was very knowledgeable and a great teacher, would highly recommend the class! 

Meghan Hadfield

Patrick’s enthusiasm, sense of humour and love for pottery was infectious. We thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend! 

Ashley Hamlin

It was really nice to have one on one time with Paddy. He was able to show us more of the technique side of pottery throwing which we found really helpful. My husband and I really enjoyed our time!

Sophie

Mum and I had an absolutely fantastic morning.  Patrick is very knowledgeable and a great teacher.  Would highly recommend!! 

alex newell

great experience. patrick friendly and offered plenty of insight.

looking fwd to seeing finished products :)

stephanie stone

A great course for beginning potters wanting to learn to use the wheel.  Patrick is a very patient, and an excellent teacher.  A friend and I had tried throwing previously and failed, but with guidance from Patrick, both of us got the hang of it in under 2 hours. The class was relaxed,  fun, and the time flew by!  We will definitely be booking in for more Pottery classes with Patrick.

Giulia A

Wonderful experience! Wanted to try this for a long time so I decided to book a session alone. 
Patrick is really passionate about pottery and you can understand it immediately by the way he talks about it and the immense knowledge he has
The session is very intensive and since there's max 2 people attending you really have the time to learn a lot and have Patrick's guidance at every step. We created 4 pots each, of which 2 we'll collect once ready. Can't wait to see the results and definitely recommend this experience to everyone.
Will probably come back again to try the coiling technique instead of throwing on the wheel! :)
If you're hesitant, think no more and just book it! 

Charlie Ibbett

I ha d a fantastic time with Paul. I would recommend to anyone. He is a brilliant teacher!

Mara Ravic

I bought this as a gift for me and my mum. We had a fantastic time with Patrick. He was informative, patient and a great teacher who was very fun and had a lovely personality.
Would definitely do this again and recommend to others.

Thea Crawshaw

Fantastic class. Very hands on and practical. Plenty of time spent on the wheel itself. 

Joanna Neill

A really good fun visit and I have also encourages my daughters and partners to have a go

Christopher Kernahan

Patrick was brilliant - enthusiastic and knowledgeable as well as a great teacher.
I brought this as an anniversary gift and we both had a great time! 

Tilly Lowkis

Very informative and hands on. I really enjoyed the class and would recommend 

Lebo Motjuoadi

We had a wonderful time! Patrick was fab! Really patient, knowledgeable and passionate about pottery. After 2 years of wanting a go on the wheel, it was everything and more!

Veronica Garcia

Fantastic! I really enjoyed the class, I was very impressed with what I was able to achieve on the potters wheel and Patrick's approach to the lesson. Can't wait to pick up my pots......and have more lessons!

Nikki Wellspring

Great teacher; I achieved far more in two and a half hours than I ever imagined was possible. A very good introduction to throwing clay. Can't wait to collect my fired and glazed work!

Nema  Munbodb

Such a fun class and so hands on! You get a great experience one on one and learn some great techniques. Highly recommend 

Susanna Walker

We had a lovely, informative and tactile afternoon with Patrick.  He was so generous with his knowledge and enthusiasm.  Can’t wait to see the finished results. 

Antonio Tejado Sanchez

Amazing class for beginners on the wheel.  We were only two people plus the teacher for a wheel.  He was at all times helping and giving advice.  I recommend it 100%

Lauren godfrey

What a fantastic afternoon we had! Learnt so much and managed somehow, probably more to do with Patrick, to make something we will be able to take home! Very patient and good at teaching! We will be back for another course!

Sophie Eustace

The class was excellent. Such a calm and skilled tutor who gently helped improve my technique and confidence. The studio was lovely and cosy and the atmosphere really relaxed. I can’t wait to collect my pots and to spend some more time on the wheel.  Thanks so much! 

Becky messer

Fun and informative class. The teacher was very encouraging and gave clear instruction. I feel like I learnt some great skills for the wheel. I would recommend this class for those who are new to using the wheel as we were given a lot of one to one help and guidance.

Helen Wilson

Had a great time on the beginner's pottery session. It was a good balance of being shown what to do and starting to try the techniques myself. Looking forward to seeing what I made!

Veronica  Garcia

This is the second time I book this class, very enjoyable and I highly recommend it to those wanting to have a go at the plotters wheel and walk away having made something!

Chantel Campbell

I had such a great time learning pottery on the wheel. Patrick is such a great teacher, I left the class itching to do more.

Flora Foxx

An amazing class for me and my mum - booked as part of a Mother’s Day present. Patrick was so patient and an excellent teacher, really explaining everything and ensuring we both produced some beautiful pieces to take home. A great introduction to throwing on the wheel, I would highly recommend this class to anyone with an interest in starting or learning more about pottery! Thank you!

Ben Cowley

Patrick's warmth and kindness made us feel exceptionally welcomed through the class. As a novice and first-timer on the wheel Patrick expertly guided us through the process and allowed us to really feel like we were learning what to do. He struck the perfect balance of guiding and teaching while giving us the freedom to do it alone as well. We made some lovely pieces and It made for a fantastic day. The length of the class is generous and you don't feel rushed in the slightest. I couldn't recommend this class enough and would happily do it again and recommend it to friends. 

alice Dias-Mercier

Excellent session with Patrick who is wonderfully knowledgeable! I am glad I opted for a one-to-one as this gave me lots of practice in this lovely studio. Highly recommended.

Lucy Velarde

I booked this class to improve my technique and found Patrick patient and knowledgeable. I will definitely return when I need the next step forward…

Anastasia Parker-Brenikov

Myself and my husband has such a fantastic time learning how to use a Potters Wheel for the first time. Such a brilliant, patient teacher - it was a joy to be creative with the clay. Highly recommend.

Bethan Baxter

This pottery throwing class was absolutely brilliant! Patrick was great at explaining the technique and struck a really good balance of providing support and guidance but also allowing us to just have a go! It was a class for 2 and we each had plenty of time on the wheel and came away with 3 beautiful pots which Patrick glazed (2 pots each are included and the 3rd was a little bit extra). 

A really fantastic class and my mum and I have definitely been inspired to do more pottery thanks to Patrick.

Jim Sherriff

A really good afternoon with Patrick on the wheel, thank you!

Desree Gumbs-Carty

I took my partner to Patrick's throwing on the potters wheel class  for their birthday, and had an amazing time! He was accommodating, friendly and an amazing teacher, sharing with us anecdotes as well as interesting facts (like the origin of the word porcelain!) We produced really great work, if I do say so myself(!), I can't wait to go back and pick them up! 

Max Bartholomew

Patrick was an excellent teacher and the session was really great. With a focus on correct technique Patrick's great teaching enabled me to throw two lovely pots and a bowl. I feel confident I am able to practice the techniques moving forward and I will look to book additional courses with Patrick. 

Alkiviadis Zaganiaris

Patrick is a great artist and delivered a fantastic experience working with the clay. I bought this as a gift for my partner and we both loved it

Jack  Knox 

Overall, an amazing experience from start to finish. You are introduced to the history behind the wheel and Patrick's experiences across his life so far. You get tuition throughout the class and learn multiple techniques on the wheel. I would recommend Patricks class to anyone, I do not think you would find a better class for the money.

Daisy MacKay

We had such a wonderful time during our lesson on Sunday. Patrick was a fantastic teacher, he explained techniques very clearly and answered any questions we had. He was also very friendly and we had a great time chatting, the time flew by! Thrilled with the results of the lesson and can’t wait to pick up our creations! Thank you Patrick! 

Charles May

Patrick is a superb teacher and we really enjoyed making the pots and beakers on the wheel. Highly recommended. We will be coming back for more sessions!

Laura McNeill

Patrick is an excellent patient teacher and will show you exactly how to throw a pot and help with your technique in a hands on way, he’s also a great ceramic artist with many fantastic of his own work in the lovely bright studio - I felt encouraged and inspired. Laura

petro human

Patrick is a brilliant teacher who is very patient. Really enjoyed the time making pots and getting some background on what pottery is all about. The time flew by. At the end I could choose two of the pots to be glazed and fired. Very pleased about that! Well worth it!

Gentjana  Hysi 

I booked the class for my daughters and myself and we all enjoyed the pottery class . Patrick was very attentive .

Patrick has been potting since he attended Art School back in the 1970s. Besides working for a while in a pottery in Lancashire and also as a technician and teacher in a pottery educational department, he has had various studios selling his work mainly art and craft fairs and also through his workshop at Wimbledon art studios.

Patrick has been involved in most aspects of craft pottery from throwing  on the potters wheel to hand building techniques, like coiling, and the construction of kilns and other pottery equipment. He also has a broad knowledge of the different decorating techniques used in pottery.

The classes take place in his studio at Wimbledon Art Studios which is well equipped with two pottery wheels and all other tools for the making of pots plus coloured glazes and other types of finish.

The classes are small so plenty of attention is given to students with at least one finished 
 pot guaranteed and ready for firing in the kiln. A process that usually takes two-three weeks.

Patrick is enthusiastic about teaching pottery and help students to feel relaxed about working with a material that might be a totally new experience for them.

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