Advanced

7-Week Wheelthrowing Course (Throwing on a Hump)

$680.00

5 in stock

A 7-week course for students ready to level up their wheel practice.

This advanced course is designed for students who have completed an intermediate course at Tomo, or have experience confidently throwing up to 1.2kg of clay on the wheel. You’ll learn how to throw on the hump, a North Asian technique for efficiently creating various tableware forms like cups, bowls, and dishes. Then, you’ll move on to fitted lids, focusing on small jars that require precision in both form and fit.

The first half of the course is dedicated to hump-throwing and trimming various smaller forms. In the second half, you’ll create lidded jars with tight-fitting, functional lids. The final session covers glazing and finishing your selected pieces using Studio Tomo’s in-house glazes.

Ideal for potters who want to improve consistency, control, and take on a rewarding technical challenge. Class size is capped at 7 pax to ensure close guidance.

Duration
One class per week, 2.5 hours each

What you’ll bring home
Up to 8 finished pieces
(Extra pieces and firings can be added for a small fee)

Instructor: Jeanette Adrienne Wee
Jean Adrienne is a Singapore-based ceramic artist and educator whose work moves fluidly between form and feeling, exploring vessels and sculptural pieces shaped by themes of balance and chaos. A longtime mentee of master potter Dr. Iskandar Jalil, she now continues to develop works of her own and has taken part in several group and solo shows. She has also worked with notable brands including Massimo Dutti, Aesop, Vogue Singapore, and Glenfiddich.

Fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean, Jean trained extensively in Japan and Korea under respected mentors including Kato Hiroshige, Takeuchi Shingo, and Hwang Insung. Her practice is rooted in traditional North Asian techniques yet continually pushes toward experimentation and new modes of expression. She has taught at NAFA across both Diploma and BA levels, designing structured syllabi that emphasise foundational technique, discipline, and the refinement of skill.

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.
The class may be cancelled if we do not hit minimum participation, and if it happens we will 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 1–3: Practise Throwing on a Hump

• Learn how to throw on the hump, a method for making smaller forms efficiently
• Make various tableware forms such as cups, bowls, and small dishes
• Practise trimming and refining for consistency

Weeks 4–6: Intro to Lidded Jars

• Introduction to lidded forms: how to throw small jars with matching fitted lids
• Learn to measure, trim, and refine the lid and base for a clean, functional fit

Week 7: 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 7), 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 7 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 completed an intermediate course at Tomo, or have experience confidently throwing up to 1.2kg of clay on the wheel.

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 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.

7-Week Wheelthrowing Course (Throwing on a Hump)