POTTERY
Throwing
Courses
Learn how to throw pots or improve your skills on the potters’ wheel
Throwing Courses
Joss regularly teaches how to throw pots on the potters' wheel at Powdermills.
You can choose from two different types of courses - a 2 day Intensive course or our 5 day Summer School. We also offer 90 minute group taster sessions for small groups.
Stay at a local B&B or hostel in the middle of the wild Dartmoor landscape. Spend your days learning pottery skills. Spend your evenings next to the fire at a traditional local pub sampling homemade pies and ales!
Buying a Course as a Gift?
Vouchers available - email shop@powdermillspottery.com for details.
2 Day
Two Day Intensive - £200
This two day course runs at weekends, once a month. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the key techniques of throwing; it is intended for both complete beginners and those who have thrown before and wish to improve their skills. There is a maximum of 4 places on each course, with each attendee having use of their own electric wheel for the duration of the weekend.
The essential skills of throwing cylinders, bellies, bowls, lips and adding handles will be covered. Those with more experience will be set more complex challenges. Joss gives regular demonstrations to the group as a whole, and provides one-to-one advice where needed.
On each day, teaching time will be between 10am and 3.30pm.
All materials included in the cost of the course.
Attendees are asked to bring their own packed lunch.
Please Note: none of the pots produced during the weekend are kept or fired. But you will gain a dramatic improvement in your throwing skills.
Course Dates
- 26/27 Sept 2026 - 3 places
- 3/4 Oct 2026 - 3 places
- 17/18 Oct 2026
- 7/8 Nov 2026 -4 places
- 5/6 Dec 2026 -4 places
5 Day
Five Day Summer School - £500
The 5 day course both refines your key throwing skills and the skills needed to complete further stages of pot-making. The first half of the course covers all of the fundamental skills of throwing covered in the two day course. The second half of the course encourages you to design a pot, throw the components using your new skills and assemble the final pot,
There is a maximum of 4 places on each course, with each attendee having use of their own electric wheel for the duration of the weekend.
On each day, teaching time will be between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
All materials included in the cost of the course.
Attendees are asked to bring their own packed lunch.
Course Dates
- To Be Confirmed - please message if interested
Taster
Have a Go Session - £50 pp
A pottery taster session for those who fancy coming along with up to 3 pals and 'Having a Go' for 90 mins.
All materials included in the cost of the course.
Please Note: none of the pots produced during the session are kept or fired but you will gain an insight into the mystical world of pottery throwing!.
Course Dates
Let me know on the form below or drop me an email and we can find a date/time to suit.
How to Book
To book a place on a Throwing Course, please use the enquiry form below or e-mail shop@powdermillspottery.com to book your place.
Course Fees are paid at the time of booking.
Information about local places to stay can be provided
I hope you can join us!
ENQUIRY FORM
Things to Know
If you are interested in attending any of these courses here are some top tips:
Before attending the course, please cut your finger nails and remove all rings.
Please bring overalls, to protect your knees and chest areas, and an old towel.
Don't forget your packed lunch!
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