Intermediate

6-Week Wheelthrowing Course (Plates & Flatware)

$585.00

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A 6-week course for students ready to take their wheel practice further.

This intermediate course is designed for students who have completed at least 5 beginner or extension-level classes, or have done around 25 classes of wheelthrowing and are confident in throwing up to 1kg of clay on the wheel.

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn the techniques behind making plates & flatwares of various sizes on the wheel. You’ll focus on throwing wider, flatter forms, trimming clean bases, and understanding how to control drying and warping through each stage. Along the way, you’ll explore surface decoration methods such as slip design and carving. The final session will cover glazing and finishing using Studio Tomo’s in-house glazes.

This course is ideal for potters who want to refine control, precision, and finishing skills through plate-making. Class size is capped at 7 pax for close individual guidance.

Duration
One class per week, 2.5 hours each

What you’ll bring home
Up to 6 finished pieces
(Extra pieces and firings can be added for a small fee)

All bookings are final — no refunds, swaps, or cancellations.

Read Before You Book

Important Policies:

Spots are first-come, first-served. We don’t hold slots or run waitlists.
Each course needs at least 3 people to commence. If we don’t hit that, we’ll refund you in full.
Fired pieces must be collected within 2 months of your final class. We don’t send reminders, and uncollected pieces may be discarded after this period.

Things to Prepare:

Keep nails short for easier throwing
Clay can get messy (but don’t worry, it washes off easily!). Bring your own apron if you’d like.
You’ll need to have your own basic tool kit for class, returning students should already have this!

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Weeks 1–5: Exploring New Forms

Focus Practice throwing with heavier clay weights (800g and up)

• Learn techniques to throw flatware on the wheel
• Refine your trimming and finishing for clean, balanced plates
• Experiment with decorative touches and surface design along the way

Weeks 6: Glazing Day

Learn the basics of glazing and how different finishes can transform your pieces.
It’s a chance to play with colour, texture, and layering using Studio Tomo’s in-house glazes.

Firing & Collection Policy

Your pieces will be ready about 3–4 weeks after your final glazing class. Once they’re out of the kiln, you’ll have 2 months to pick them up.

Do note:

We don't send reminder email, please check your course email for the period to collect your pieces
Uncollected pieces may be recycled or cleared after 2 months to make space

Need more time or special arrangements? Just write in to us at hello@studiotomo.xyz. We’ll do our best to work something out with you.

Reschedules & Replacements

Life happens—we get it. Each student may arrange:

One glazing make-up (Week 6), held later

Make-ups are subject to our schedule and instructor availability. If you need to miss a session, email us at hello@studiotomo.xyz and we’ll try our best to help you catch up in future classes.

Can’t make the course at all? You may transfer your entire spot to a friend (they must attend all 6 sessions). Just drop us an email to sort it out.

I’ve never touched clay in my life. Can I join?

This course is designed for returning students who’ve already completed at least five beginner classes or have done around 25 classes of wheelthrowing and are confident in throwing up to 700g of clay on the wheel. If you’re new to clay, we recommend starting with our 5-week beginner course first!

What should I bring to class?

Short nails, comfy clothes, willingness to learn. Clay gets messy (but washes off easily). Bring your own apron if you’ve got one!

If it’s your first time, you’ll need to purchase a basic tool kit from us—it’s required for class and yours to keep.

What if I miss a class?

We get it, life happens. You’re allowed:

* One make-up session between Weeks 1–6*
* One glazing make-up (separately scheduled)

Just email us as early as you can, and we’ll do our best to slot you in. No-shows without notice are a bit trickier, so give us a heads up.

*Subject to availability of slots on other course days

When do I get my finished pieces?

We’ll fire your work after class ends—it usually takes 3–4 weeks. You’ll have 2 months to collect your pieces. We don’t send reminder emails, so pop it in your calendar! Unclaimed pieces might get cleared to make space.

Can I pass my slot to a friend if I can’t make it?

Yep! You can transfer your full booking to someone else—as long as they’re taking over all 6 sessions. Unfortunately, mid switches are not allowed as this is a structured course. Just email us with their name before the course starts.

6-Week Wheelthrowing Course (Plates & Flatware)