Improvers Wheel Throwing

COURSE CODE: D2501C009

COURSE DATES: Tuesdays, 28th October – 25th November 2025

TUTOR: Violaine Verry

DAYS: 5

TIMES: 3:00pm - 5:30pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner +

FEE: £210

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

This short improvers course is suitable for participants who are able to wedge their clay, center it on the wheel, throw cylinders and bowls with a minimum of 600g of clay, and are familiar with the basics of the trimming process.
Throughout the sessions, you will learn:

– To increase the amount of clay you can center
– Techniques for bellying out and collaring in for closed forms
– To refine your posture and improve technique
– How to be more confident and playfully explore shaping the clay

Sessions are held in our new, well-equipped Ceramics studio, guided by an experienced tutor. This is a fun environment where an exploratory approach is encouraged. It is a very messy activity, so please wear old clothes and cut your nails short.

This course includes having 5 of your best pieces fired which can be collected shortly after the course is complete. Learning to use the wheel proficiently is a physical skill which takes time to build. This course help you develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Recommend booking by: October 14, 2025

Beginner +

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium, but still follow a structured path with guidance from the tutor.

All materials are provided for this course, please wear old clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting messy. Please also bring an old tea towel for your hands whilst throwing.

VIOLAINE VERRY

Violaine Verry is a ceramicist working and teaching from her studio in East London, as well as other London studios. Her work is mostly wheel-thrown, with a keen interest in tableware and decorative large vessels. Violaine is constantly pushing her skills to explore different shapes and techniques, which she loves to share with her students.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.
  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course
  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.
  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.
  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.
  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.
  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£210.00

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