Workshop Series: Wheel Works - Pottery on the Wheel for Complete Beginners (Sundays)

6 x weeks ceramic course on the Wheel for complete begginers

Location

Central Craft, Alice Springs NT, Australia

Cost:

$600.00 per person

Duration:

3h

Schedule:

Offered for 6 Sundays over 8 weeks

About this experience

June 1 – 22; July 13 - 20, 2025 | Sundays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm (6 sessions)

Whether you're new to clay, returning after time away, or a hand-builder looking to expand your skills, this beginner-friendly course offers a supportive introduction to pottery on the wheel. Across six sessions, you’ll learn the fundamentals of making functional vessels and gain confidence through hands-on practice.

  • Dates:  Sundays, June 1- 22 July 13-20 
  • Time: 2pm - 5pm 
  • Cost: $600

 

Workshop Dates:

  • June 1
  • June 8
  • June 15
  • June 22
  • July 13
  • July 20

 

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Over 6 x Sunday afternoons, you’ll focus on building core wheel-throwing techniques:

  • Centering clay on the wheel—essential for creating balanced forms
  • Throwing basic cylinders, the starting point for mugs, cups, bowls, and more
  • Exploring different approaches to wheelwork to discover what suits your style
  • The final two Sunday sessions are dedicated to finishing your work:
  • Learn underglazing and glazing techniques to add colour and character
  • Refine and decorate your pieces
  • Prepare your pots for their final kiln firing

 

AGE / SKILL LEVELS
Perfect for beginners, hand-builders wanting to try the wheel, or anyone looking to refresh their skills.

WHAT’S PROVIDED

  • Clay
  • Access to Throwing Wheel
  • Ceramic Tools
  • Expert tutoring 
    • Please note - Kiln firing costs are not included

 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Wear closed shoes 
  • Bring an apron

REGISTRATION
Please provide your mobile number during registration for any last-minute changes. 

 

WORKSHOP TERMS & CONDITIONS https://centralcraft.org.au/pages/workshops-terms-and-conditions

MISSED SESSIONS

Its hard for most students to make all six programmed dates due to holidays, shift work, working on country, family commitments etc etc. Within reason, Mark will arrange small group catch up classes at no extra charge to ensure you get the most from your course. So don’t worry if you can’t make a day or two.

Your Host

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Mark Cole, Central Craft’s Studio Technician and Ceramic Workshops Coordinator. Mark trained as a production thrower in the 1970s and has a deep love for slab-built and wheel-thrown forms, drawing inspiration from traditional East Asian ceramics.

An experienced teacher and mentor in Alice Springs, Mark has taught over 100 students in the past two years, guiding beginner, continuing, and advanced students in the art of wheel throwing. His approachable teaching style ensures a relaxed and supportive learning environment, making this workshop ideal for both first-time and experienced makers.