This advanced wheel throwing course focuses on the targeted development of your existing skills. It is designed for potters who already feel confident on the wheel and have mastered the fundamentals — especially centering clay and throwing a cylinder.

Over five weeks, you will refine your technique, develop a more sensitive feel for the clay, and gain greater control over form and proportion. We will also explore more complex pieces such as lidded forms, boxes, and teapots, and practice centering and throwing with larger amounts of clay.

The course is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their wheel-throwing practice, work more precisely, and expand their range of forms.

Important
This course is exclusively for advanced students. You should be able to center clay confidently and throw a cylinder independently. If you are still learning these fundamentals, we recommend our 9-week beginner course.

Course structure

Session 1 — Technique review
We begin by assessing your current level on the wheel. This session allows us to refine your technique and set a clear direction for the coming weeks.

Session 2 — Shaping
We focus on throwing new pieces and developing more precise forms. Depending on the group, we may begin exploring more complex shapes such as lidded containers or multi-part pieces.

Session 3 — Trimming and refinement
Your leather-hard pieces are trimmed and refined. We work on clean bases, balanced proportions, and precise finishing.

Session 4 — Advanced shaping
We return to the wheel and continue developing forms, gradually approaching more complex pieces such as lidded vessels or larger forms.

Session 5 — Final trimming
In the final session, your pieces are trimmed and completed.

Schedule

When
Five consecutive Thursdays
9:00 – 13:00

Duration
5 sessions × 4hours
Total instruction time: 15 hours

The exact course dates can be viewed in the calendar when selecting your course start date.

Instructor
The course is taught by Natalie.

Requirements
This course is suitable for advanced students who can confidently center clay and independently throw a cylinder.

Typical participants include
– Graduates of our 9-week beginner course
– Participants of previous 5-week courses with relevant experience
– Potters with prior wheel-throwing experience

Location
Fresh Ceramics
Westbahnstraße 18
1070 Vienna

Price
€375 per person

The price includes all materials and tools required during the course.

Five bisque-fired pieces are included.
If you would like to glaze and glaze-fire your work, you can book a glazing session in the Open Studio after the course for an additional fee.

Language
The course is held in German. All instructors also speak English if needed.

Missed sessions
The course takes place over five consecutive weeks on the same day and time.

If you cannot attend a session, we unfortunately cannot offer make-up classes. However, you are welcome to use our Open Studio free of charge during the missed time to continue practicing independently. Our team will be present if you need guidance.