A beginner-friendly private class designed for those curious to sit at the pottery wheel and feel the quiet alchemy of clay, movement, and breath.
This intimate workshop welcomes 1–2 students at a time, allowing space for slow guidance, personal rhythm, and a fully held learning experience.
Working with ceramics on the wheel invites presence: the hum of the wheel, the grounding weight of stoneware clay, the gentle balance between pressure and release. It is a moment of pause — a tactile meditation where imperfection becomes possibility.
Over the course of the session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the fundamentals of wheel throwing:
Centring on the wheel — learning the essential technique that aligns clay and attention
Shaping simple forms — small bowls or cylinders, the foundation of most functional pottery
Refining movement and posture — how to work with clay rather than against it
You’ll also have access to selected LaimaCeramics pieces for inspiration — learning about shaping, trimming, glazing aesthetics, and the subtle wabi-sabi philosophy that guides the studio.
All necessary materials and tools (we throw with grey stoneware)
Time to throw up to 4 pieces
Firing and glazing for 1 selected piece in the LaimaCeramics signature glaze Stone
Small-group instruction (maximum 2 students)
2 hours of focused studio time
Once your chosen piece is finished, it will remain in the studio for trimming, glazing, and firing — a process that requires patience and care. Your final piece will be ready approximately 1 month after the class.
Worldwide shipping is available if needed.
This class is ideal for:
absolute beginners
curious makers wanting to touch the wheel for the first time
thoughtful gift-givers
anyone longing for a slow, grounding creative ritual
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn through your hands.
Wheel throwing can also be surprisingly physical: engaging the core, the arms, the breath.
We will cover essential theory and body mechanics to help you work with the clay, not against it — building confidence through understanding and repetition.
Your finished vessel will hold more than coffee or tea — it will hold the moment you trusted your hands and created something from earth.
Made slowly. Taught gently.
A little patience, a little mess, and a memory you can hold.
To ensure an enjoyable experience, please note:
Short nails are required — longer nails make throwing very difficult.
Clothes may get dirty — clay washes out, but comfortable work clothing is recommended.
Bring an extra shirt if you plan to go to restaurant afterwards. We will provide an apron.
Long hair must be tied back for safety and comfort.
This class is suitable for adults and young makers aged 14+.
A beginner-friendly private class designed for those curious to sit at the pottery wheel and feel the quiet alchemy of clay, movement, and breath.
This intimate workshop welcomes 1–2 students at a time, allowing space for slow guidance, personal rhythm, and a fully held learning experience.
Working with ceramics on the wheel invites presence: the hum of the wheel, the grounding weight of stoneware clay, the gentle balance between pressure and release. It is a moment of pause — a tactile meditation where imperfection becomes possibility.
Over the course of the session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the fundamentals of wheel throwing:
Centring on the wheel — learning the essential technique that aligns clay and attention
Shaping simple forms — small bowls or cylinders, the foundation of most functional pottery
Refining movement and posture — how to work with clay rather than against it
You’ll also have access to selected LaimaCeramics pieces for inspiration — learning about shaping, trimming, glazing aesthetics, and the subtle wabi-sabi philosophy that guides the studio.
All necessary materials and tools (we throw with grey stoneware)
Time to throw up to 4 pieces
Firing and glazing for 1 selected piece in the LaimaCeramics signature glaze Stone
Small-group instruction (maximum 2 students)
2 hours of focused studio time
Once your chosen piece is finished, it will remain in the studio for trimming, glazing, and firing — a process that requires patience and care. Your final piece will be ready approximately 1 month after the class.
Worldwide shipping is available if needed.
This class is ideal for:
absolute beginners
curious makers wanting to touch the wheel for the first time
thoughtful gift-givers
anyone longing for a slow, grounding creative ritual
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn through your hands.
Wheel throwing can also be surprisingly physical: engaging the core, the arms, the breath.
We will cover essential theory and body mechanics to help you work with the clay, not against it — building confidence through understanding and repetition.
Your finished vessel will hold more than coffee or tea — it will hold the moment you trusted your hands and created something from earth.
Made slowly. Taught gently.
A little patience, a little mess, and a memory you can hold.
To ensure an enjoyable experience, please note:
Short nails are required — longer nails make throwing very difficult.
Clothes may get dirty — clay washes out, but comfortable work clothing is recommended.
Bring an extra shirt if you plan to go to restaurant afterwards. We will provide an apron.
Long hair must be tied back for safety and comfort.
This class is suitable for adults and young makers aged 14+.
