Workshop 305 Community Interest Company

**Please be aware that the minimum age for participants is 14**.

This 3 hour throwing workshop will take you through the basics of pottery throwing on the wheel. No previous experience of working with clay is required as you will be expertly guided by the tutor. Our tutor's are all experienced potters with over 10 years of experience working with ceramics and tutoring. With classes capped at 6 participants, you’ll have plenty of guidance and support throughout the session and you’ll have your own wheel throughout.  

Experienced potters are also welcome, and we can help focus on any techniques or shapes that you would like to improve on.
The session will be taught in a friendly and relaxing environment and you will leave feeling enthusiastic to continue your throwing practice.
Please be aware that clean up time starts at least 15 minutes before the end of the session.
This workshop includes firing and glazing of your best piece of work, additional work can be fired and glazed at an additional cost. Your pots will now be fired twice - please allow up to 8 weeks for this process and you will have to make a return journey to collect these, or arrange a courier.

**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult**


Wheel Throwing Workshop

WHEEL THROWING WORKSHOP

Incredible atmosphere facilitated by a talented ceramicist!! Can't wait for my next class

I like wheel throwing. The teacher was informative and very patient in helping us to start throwing! 

Tilly Lowkis

Really enjoyed this class. Instructor was great and did a really good job of showing us what to do despite distancing. I would really recommend. 

Frankie Temple-Brown

This Workshop was great! The teacher was really lovely, experienced and helpful. I would recommend to anyone who wants to give this ago!

Connie Temple-Brown 

I had a great time at the wheel throwing workshop. Perfect for beginners, lots of fun and a great teacher. I liked how relaxed the workshop was. We were allowed to make anything we wanted and had plenty of clay. I will definitely book on to another class in the future!!!


Joanne Simmons

This was such a good workshop.  Sufficient tuition to get me started quickly (having never used a wheel before).  Most of the workshop was spent using the wheel and having a go at making things.  One to one help as required.  Felt safe and very clean with all the measures put in place.  Inspired me to sign up for the regular Thursday night workshop.  

Ann Min

It's an excellent workshop. I have never thrown on a wheel, yet it's a great and playful experience. The teacher was very informative and demonstrated well how to start throwing.

Paper 22

Having patience and support, through the initial stages of throwing, felt important for me and to have a good foundation to throw. I'm very happy to be given the time in this session to focus on this. Eloise, our teacher, had this perfect way of being there for you - being there to explain and acknowledge your personal goals in this limited time. It was definitely worth the experience. I know I will definitely be coming back!

Sally Clarke

A really comprehensive tutorial for throwing from base level. Eloise was a superb teacher taking us through step by step instruction at a social distance. Facility is great lots of space and well organised. Learnt a lot!!

Tanel Ozdemir

It was really great fun! Ellouise was really patient and knowledgeable. The three hour workshop flew by and left us wanting to come back for more. 

Fatima Kassab

I enjoyed and learned to perfect my weel throwing 
Elawawies is an excellent teacher and and gives you good tips. 👍👍👍

As always workshop 305 is a joy too be and teacher very well informed and a very good teacher. 
👍👍👍👍👍

Jo Cochran

Great session, learnt a lot and had plenty of time with the tutor for one to one help.

Lucy Porter

Very enjoyable class with Eloise. With only four of us we got a wheel each and plenty of (needed!) attention from the class teacher, with all of us able to produce 2-3 pieces we can collect later. Would highly recommend :)

Sarah Dezille

Another wonderful class which I would highly recommend. My son and his friend really enjoyed their 3 hours of wheel throwing. The workshop was very relaxed and Eloise the teacher was brilliant at explaining everything and helping them. They both managed to get 3 pieces off the wheel. We will definitely be back.

Molly O’Callaghan

Highly recommend, the teachers were lovely and made it really easy to understand. Would even go again 

Lea Payne

A fantastic class! Eloise is a really good tutor and explains things in a calm and patient manner. We all had plenty of time at our own wheel to get to grips with the basics of throwing and manage to produce some pieces for firing.
I'm looking forward to attending another session soon! 

Zoe Jones

Excellent! 
Eloise was a fab and patient teacher and I was really pleased with what I achieved!

Jonah Noble

Learnt a lot and even came away with some good pieces as a beginner

Janneke Munnik

This was my first time throwing and Eloise was absolutely fantastic, giving me enough guidance to get the right technique, but also giving me the space to explore a new hobby. I can't wait to go back! 

Hannah Markham

We attended the Wheel Throwing workshop as total beginners and were amazed with what we managed to achieve in just a few hours! Eloise is a spectacular teacher, clear with instructions and incredibly patient. Considered us hooked - we can't wait to come back. 

Joanna Duncan

Eloise is a great teacher and explains each step! She is also great at coming round and helping you on the wheel! Would recommend for a beginner or someone with not many hours on the wheel!

Serge Isakov

Great session led by the team, the instruction was clear and there were a lot of opportunities to get 1-2-1 with the teacher to practice the techniques

Also, the care and attention to being COVID safe was exemplary, would highly recommend 

Vicky Brough

We had a really lovely day learning how to throw with Elouise. She was a great teacher and we had a lot of great instruction and guidance. It was a really fun activity and we’re excited to see our final pieces once they’ve been glazed and put in the kiln!

Kelly Nuñez

AMAZING! Great! I have tried 3 different pottery workshops and so far this one is the best!! Great teacher, she explains very well, in detail and with patience! Also the clay is high quality, it really allows you to do thin objects rather than chunky ones. 100% recommended! 

Excellent for both beginners and those just wanting more practice!

Fantastic as always! Really good about matching you feel safe and comfortable with the COVID restrictions. 

geraldine laporta

Absolutely loved this workshop.  Our excellent instructor showed us the ropes and was ever patient when helping us individually.  It was very relaxing and the three hours flew by. None of our class of four had done hand throwing before yet we all made pots that we were very happy with. Covid rules were scrupulously observed throughout.

Rob Boyd

This was a really fun and well managed class! I hadnt used a wheel since being at school, but managed to turn out 5 pieces by the end of the afternoon. The Worshop is a friendly and comfortable space, and is well worth your support! Definately going back for more and a “mystery class” too! You will love it!

Alexia Arthur

This was fantastic. A great way to spend the evening and super therapeutic.  I was a total beginner (still am) but thoroughly enjoyed learning the process. Our teacher was fantastic everyone was really welcoming and friendly.  I am looking forward to seeing my work fired and glazed. Would definitely recommend.  

Nilusha Virani

Amanda Kendall

Fantastic workshop with Eloise - clear instructions and very supportive. Keen to learn more now!

Dominika Sawicka-Harris 

Great fun and introduction to something different. Thank you 😊 

Doug Stafford

Bought this for my girlfriend for her birthday and went along to support/try. It was soooo much fun, way above expectation! Learned loads, very good teacher who was very helpful and personable. Class size of just 4 means there is plenty of 1 on 1 time to teach individually and 3 hours is a good amount of time to keep practicing and learn the neccessary skills. My girlfriend has already booked another class to go with her friend! 

I can't recommend highly enough!!

Katie G

Really lovely class learning how to throw on the wheel. Eloise was a great teacher, giving clear instructions and a patient calm manner. This along with small class sizes meant we all produced successful pots and I can't wait to see the end result once fired and finished! 

Hollie Copas

Had such a great day, learned so much. The workshop is lovely and the class size of 4 is just perfect :) thanks!

Sarah Ainsworth

I really enjoyed the wheel throwing class. The teacher was excellent - with clear instructions and guidance at the beginning and during the class.  With only 4 of us there, there was time for individual help and the 3 hours felt long enough to complete some good pieces of work. I would highly recommend this class.

Shirley Butler

Very relaxing everything explained thoroughly. Lovely professional tutor. Would recommend anyone thinking  about taking this class.

Emily Tudor-Williams

Thank you for such a wonderful pottery throwing class- my whole family enjoyed this special birthday experience with me as it was something I had always wanted to try. It was so well explained and expertly led throughout. Thank you all. Can’t wait to pick up our pottery soon. 

Jessica Chen

The workshop was nice. Emily was very friendly and helpful. I had a good time. 

Great workshop, and loads of fun.  The tutor was attentive, and explained everything carefully, but also let us get on with it when we had got the hang of the basics.  

Amy Papa-Hughes

Will be coming again! The class was so much fun, the facilities and workshop space was great and we really felt like we had lots of care and attention to help us go from complete novices to creating some nice pieces! 

Hannah Stone

I absolutely loved this workshop. The tutors were kind, fun and really helpful and the space is brilliant and calming - I didn't want to leave! Really proud of what we were all able to achieve in just one evening.

Juliet 

The class was a really good introduction into throwing on the wheel. With a small group it was easy to get lots of practical hands on help which was really appreciated. The tutor was clear and patient with an adaptable approach and it was easy to ask questions. Overall I really enjoyed it and managed to make a couple of not too wonky items!

Rachel Bergo

Brilliant class for beginners! Friendly and helpful tutor, wonderful workspace, and a great introduction to throwing. I definitely got the ‘bug’ and plan to go back!

Sophie

Absolutely loved the workshop. Eloise was a great teacher, she explained everything clearly and was very patient. The class size of just 5 was great as it meant we each got plenty of time with Eloise. It was the perfect way to spend a wet and grey Saturday afternoon. I would highly recommend attending a workshop here. 

Marilyn Stegmann

Had a lovely morning doing the throwing class, was well organised and thorough 

Aidan Shields

Really enjoyable, relaxed and great learning experience. Thank you!

Anna Petrikova

AMAZING EXPERIENCE !!!
My son and I were doing the "Wheel Throwing Workshop. It was extremely great fun and time and my 10yrs old son loved it VERY MUCH. We made a nice pottery with lady's help who was doing this workshop and she was just AMAZING... Whenever my son needed help she was always happy to help him with very friendly smile and she could fix everything:))as she was very experienced.We would like to say Thank you for a lovely and creative Saturday we had at your workshop...Anna with Filip

Jules Dawson

Excellent tuition from Eloise, I would highly recommend it. 

Very select class which really concentrated on throwing skills. Ella was a great teacher, pick up lots of helpful tips. Another fun evening!

Dave Pimm

Loved the throwing workshop! We had such a great time. Brilliant, encouraging teaching, and a lovely atmosphere. Thanks so much

Chloe Powell

Such a lovely, calm and relaxing space. We had a good time using the pottery wheel and for someone who is a real beginner even I managed to produce some pots I could use! Thank you.

Grace Di Benedetto

Robin Batt

Great class. Made great progress with Ella, and 4 decent pots. Thanks!

Lucy  Knell-Taylor

My friends and I had the best time - such a lovely way to spend an afternoon ☺️ Our tutor Ella was super helpful and encouraging which meant that we were all able to create something that we actually wanted to take home! Thank you 🙏🏼 We’ll definitely be back soon! ❤️

Zhen May Cheung

Really enjoyed our session lead by Ella. I didn’t realise the class sizes were so small (our class size was 5). Learnt a lot and was able to make multiple items. Will definitely bring my friends to more classes. Thank you 

AMAZING  EXPERIENCE!!!
FRIST TIME WHEEL THROWING POTTERY WITH MY FATHER  AND ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.
LOVELY HELPFUL TEACHER THAT HELPS YOU THOUGHT OUT THE COURSE WOULD 100% RECOMMENDED.
WOULD DEFINITELY  DO IT AGAIN.

I loved this course. So much fun and Ella was a fantastic tutor. Would highly recommend it. Will definitely return for more! 

Nina Cowdry

Laura Fletcher

I loved this class! The teacher was great and I managed to create 2 bowls that I’m happy with. Would definitely recommend!

Ben Skyrme

did a 3 hour wheel throwing workshop here. Teacher and facilities were great and to know that the funds from the weekend courses are used for a good cause.

Sam Oxley

My partner had such a great evening here! We learnt tons, especially how difficult it is to centre your clay lol. Our teacher was super knowledgeable very kind, and very helping! 
We want to come again. 
Thanks

Becca-Jane Schofield

What a wonderful evening! The teacher was so knowledgable and helpful, and made sure everyone got plenty of one on one time so everyone progressed really well. I loved how she encouraged me to embrace the (many!) mistakes I made to create my own unique piece, different to what others made and we all left with a piece we can be proud of. I would really recommend this to anyone, and I'll for sure come back!

Budd Nicholson

Had an amazing time - Eloise, our instructor was incredibly helpful. I will definitely be back! 


Joe Downy

Excellent value for money, very friendly, accessible and no -pressure. 

Kate Miners

Loved it!
Small class so plenty of support from tutor and really nice to chat to each other with still plenty of space for yourself. Brilliant space and really lovely team. Will definitely do it again.

Chris Gregory

Fantastic beginners lesson. Ella was very knowledgeable and helpful. Small group classes and enough wheels for everyone to use at all times. Highly recommend!

Marta Romano

Amazing and relaxing class, teacher very knowledgeable and patient. Would recommend

Jordan Bickel

I am completely hooked! I had such a fun morning learning the throw on the wheel. The instructors were so clear and very supportive. I’m already looking for future classes to do with them. Couldn’t recommend it more! 

Jazmin Batisti

The class was excellent.
The instructor was very thorough and she took time to show us the techniques  as many times as we needed. As the class was small, everyone could get help and we ended up with at least 3 pieces each. 
I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone.

Jennifer Fee

This was a really fun class. The teacher was fantastic, she explained everything really clearly with great techniques and demonstrations and excellent continued support throughout the class 

Freya Taylor

Loved this class! The instructors were very warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed that the class was shown a demonstration but also that there was plenty of time to experiment independently. Would highly recommend 

Delyth Fetherston-Dilke

Great teaching, happy room and so much fun!

Sarah Hill-Smith

The workshop was great overall. Ella was helpful, skilled and talented! I think it would be better if instead of doing a full demo from start to finish at the beginning, we did it in stages together. Otherwise, no complaints! It was great. Thanks!

Sandra Rubio

Amazing experience! I had so much fun. 
Now, thinking when I am going to repeat It. 
The place was really nice and the staff very welcoming. 


Sarah Young

This workshop was great fun. The techniques required were clearly explained and our instructor was always willing to help particularly if things were going a-wry. Our pots were left to be fired and glazed. 
I would have liked there to be an option to have the finished item(s) delivered by post as I live at some distance and will have to make a specific journey back to collect them. 
Overall would recommend. 

Sarah Collins-Walters

Lovely tutor and studio!! Really relaxing, and a lot of fun! Perfect for those who have never done wheel throwing before. X

Stacey Horton

Absolutely brilliant!! Loved every minute.
Fantastic studio space, brilliant class, very knowledgeable and patient teacher who explained everything perfectly. Really can't wait to go back and collect my little pot and I will definitely be signing up for more classes in the near future 

Becca Hawkes

Ella was an amazing teacher and made the class thoroughly enjoyable - a really fantastic experience

Zita Spence

I learnt a lot and had a brilliant time. Lots of laughing! Great teacher. Well worth the money. 

Amanda Saunders

Went on my own and really enjoyed the relaxed class. Can’t wait to pick up my pots! 

Vandana Chatlani

This was a great introduction to wheel throwing.  Ella was very patient and helpful in teaching us the correct techniques. It was a lovely, meditative experience :) I would have given it 5 stars if we had a bit more time at the wheel and didn’t have to clean up afterwards! 

emily richardson

Such a wonderful afternoon! The lady was so helpful and made our bowl dreams come true 😊 can't wait to pick them up.
Thanks for a great day

Lana Miller

I absolutely loved this workshop! The time sped by but I was able to make four creations in this time.
Our instructor Eloise was lovely, she was patience and explained each step so clearly. 
Thank you!

WHEEL THROWING SESSIONS – SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

** This a great way to spend an a morning or afternoon and to do something different with your family or friends! A chance for you to unwind and spend some quality time with your loved ones. ** 

During this workshop you and your child will create unique pieces of work that you can treasure forever! You will be guided through all of the techniques by one of our experienced tutors who will talk you through each step of the way!

This workshop is perfect for beginners and wants to have a new and fun experience! 

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult, this workshop is suitable for children aged 8 upwards.

You will decorate your work with coloured slips, this will be fired and glazed if required and ready to pick up in approximately 6 weeks after the workshop has taken place. 



Come and have some fun with us this summer at our adult & child 'Mystery Pottery Workshop'!

Family & Friends Mystery Pottery Workshop

This is an 7 week workshop!

This block of pottery workshops in Wimbledon offers you a range of experiences from throwing on the wheel to hand building.

**In this workshop**

Previous participants have created a diverse range of items, bowls, vases and cups!

This workshop is very hands on with loads of tips for first timers so come along and get stuck in.

You should come away with 4-5 finished pieces during this workshop. 



Please note that there is an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (includes bisque firing and glazing). Payment will be taken before the first firing. 

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Beginners Pottery Workshops - 8 weeks : Wednesdays

Tom Dowrick

Great facilities and atmosphere to learn a new skill.

Beginners Pottery Workshops - 7 weeks : Wednesdays

Alexandra Agnew

Great fun. It was really enjoyable and such a great way to decompress after a hard day at work! Recommended.

Kim Webster

Really lovely relaxed class and  friendly, knowledgeable tutors. 

Jane Farrell

The workshop has a lovely atmosphere.
Staff are knowledgeable, encouraging and very patient. 


Learn about pottery in this great workshop in Wimbledon!

This block of pottery workshops in Wimbledon offers you a range of experiences from throwing on the wheel to hand building. 

In this workshop

Previous participants have created a diverse range of items, plates, bowls and vases!

This workshop is very hands on and is suitable for people who have attended two of our beginners workshops or have had previous experience working with clay and have a knowledge of the basics.

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (fired and glazed). Payment will be taken before the first firing.

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Learn about pottery in this great workshop in Wimbledon.

Pottery Workshops: Thursdays: 7 weeks - Intermediate

This is a tutor led workshop which is suitable for people who have an intermediate level of ceramics and who have been identified as ready to move on to a workshop where they can work with more independence. 

Everyone enrolled on this workshop will also have the opportunity to access untutored ‘makers sessions’ for an additional fee. 

This is a place of calm and tranquillity, please respect other student’s creative space and keep noise and distraction to a minimum. We reserve the right to ask people to leave if their behaviour does not respect this. 

Please make sure that you can attend as many of these sessions as you can. If you can’t attend a session, there is some flexibility for you to attend on another intermediate evening if there if there’s one running and if there’s space. Any missed sessions cannot be carried over to a different block of time so please make sure that you liaise with the tutors directly to book these (if applicable). 

We do not offer refunds for missed sessions. 

We do our very best to fire your work as quickly as we can but please be aware that there is a queuing system and you should expect your work to take up to 2 weeks to get through each firing process. 

Clean up time will begin 15 minutes before the workshop ends and longer if you have been using a wheel.
There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (**£8 per kilo** of work that you only wish to be fired and kept).

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Intermediate Pottery Workshops -Thursdays: 15 Weeks

**This 3 week workshop will be held on:**

**Tuesday 21st June: 5.30pm - 8.30pm**
**Tuesday 28th June 5.30pm - 8.30pm**
**Tuesday 12th July 5.30pm - 8.30pm**

No previous experience of working with clay is required as you will be expertly guided by the tutor. With classes capped at 6 participants, you’ll have plenty of guidance and support throughout the session and you’ll have your own wheel for the duration of the workshop.  

This is a 3 week workshop, 2 weeks of making, a break, and a final week of glazing/decorating. 

Week 1 - we will take you through the basics of pottery throwing on the wheel.

Week 2 - you will be shown how to trim / turn the bottom of your pots adding a foot-ring and if time we will also make handles.

(1 week break) for bisque firing 

Week 3 - decorating/glazing your final outcomes. 

This workshop includes 4 pots, any additional pieces that you want to keep can be purchased at an additional cost.

**Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult**



3 WEEK THROWING & GLAZING WORKSHOP 

Izabella Knights

I loved part 1 of this workshop so am looking forward to parts 2 &3. Ella is a lovely tutor and I got a lot of top tips 😊

This was a great tutorial on all the vital preparation when turning thrown bowls/cups. Minute attention to centering makes all the difference. Also the intricacies involved in attaching handles, along with alternative options to pulling handles. A lot learned.

COME AND JOIN US FOR SOME THROWING & GLAZING

**This is open access studio time, suitable for people who have an intermediate level of ceramics and are enrolled on our block booking workshops**.
This workshop is only for making, this includes using slips. **It is not for glazing**. 
Marbling/mixing clay is not permitted.
Please leave the workshop clean and tidy, all equipment (bowls and sponges must be cleaned and left in their correct place. Sink areas must be left clean. 
This is a place of calm and tranquillity, please respect other student’s creative space and keep noise and distraction to a minimum. We reserve the right to ask people to leave if their behaviour does not respect this. 

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (work that you only wish to be fired and kept).

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Intermediate Potters: Studio Access - Maker Session

A wonderful way to spend a Sunday, getting away from the hubbub into my happy place!

It was such a lovely day, it was so relaxing I got three items finished ready for biscay firing and it was sooo nice to feel that you have time to start and finish a project with out rushing. 
I look forward to my next session and many more o come. 😊

fatima kassab

As always a great way to spend your Sunday 

Always a relaxing retreat from the busy norm. The studio is such a calm space. I really enjoyed having the time to practice throwing, with no pressures, being able to get into the zone!

Karen Markham

A wonderful calm space with an amazing amount of time to "be" with clay!

Jacqui Wenn

Lovely to be able to spend extra time using the resources in the pottery workshop to add detail and decorations to pots. Or just while away the hours on the wheel. A calm and relaxing atmosphere, a great way to spend Sunday afternoon.

A social enterprise based in Wimbledon offering pottery, mosaics & print making at evening and weekend workshops.

Workshop 305 have created a relaxed studio atmosphere with a spacious ground floor that is divided into 2 large studios with a kiln room as well as a kitchen/dining area. The fully accessible building allows access for everyone. 

Day to day, the workshop has classes for students with disabilities but also runs evening workshops in pottery, mosaics and print making for both adults and children with all abilities. 

Our evening and weekend workshops, team building days and specialist workshops all support the work that we do.


**FIND US**

* The nearest tube station is Wimbledon Park.
* The nearest train stations are Haydon’s Road and Earlsfield.
* Buses: 156, 200.
* We have ample free parking.

Workshop 305 Community Interest Company

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