Discover the art of wheel-throwing in our intensive pottery course. Over 9 weeks, you’ll start with the basics of the potter’s wheel and progress to creating refined, functional ceramics.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, our instructor Josef will guide you step by step—and support your individual questions and ideas along the way.

We place special focus on centering and pulling up the clay—two of the most challenging yet essential skills for successful pottery. By the end of the course, you’ll take home a collection of your own unique, fully glazed ceramics.

Included in the price: 9 finished pieces.

Weekly Program
Week 1 – Centering: Learn to knead, prepare, and center clay—the foundation of all pottery.
Week 2 – Cylinders: Create a cylinder, the basis for many forms.
Week 3 – Cups: Shape your first functional cup.
Week 4 – Handles & bottoms: Refine your cups, trim the base, and attach handles.
Week 5 – Bowls: Throw your first bowls.
Week 6 – Finishing bowls: Add a foot and refine the underside.
Week 7 – Vases: Form elegant vases using the skills you’ve learned.
Week 8 – Trimming vases: Refine and finish your vases.
Week 9 – Glazing: After the first firing (960°C), glaze your pieces to make them unique.

Meet Your Instructor – Josef
Josef is a professionally trained ceramist from the Czech Republic. He studied at the College of Pottery and Restorationand later earned a degree in Painting and Pedagogy at Masaryk University in Brno. With years of artistic and teaching experience, Josef combines deep technical knowledge with a supportive, hands-on teaching style that helps both beginners and advanced learners progress with confidence.

Practical Information
When: Nine consecutive Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Course duration: 9 × 3 hours = 27 hours total
Location: Altgasse 20/18, 1130 Vienna (Hietzing)
Language: English
Fee: 450 € per person (all-inclusive)

Additional Information
No experience necessary: Suitable for all beginners (16+). Children aged 14+ welcome with a parent.
Alternative option: If you don’t want to fire and glaze your pieces, you can request one month of free Open Studio time instead.
Gift cards available: Surprise someone with a course! Gift vouchers are available digitally (instant) or in print (delivery 1–3 days).