Introduction to
Wheel Throwing

Designed for complete beginners, this course will introduce you to the skills and techniques required to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. Participants will be guided through various stages of the wheel-throwing process from centering and shaping clay on the wheel, trimming and glazing.

All required materials are supplied including clay, shaping tools and a variety of glazes to select from; students can expect to take home 8-9 finished pieces in a range of cylindrical forms such as cups, bowls, small planters and vessels. Suitable for beginners and participants who are familiar with wheel work but would like to further develop their skills.

COST: $440

Students will need to bring a towel and apron. All other materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Ceramics Studio
Teaching Studio 3, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 6 week course

Time: Tuesday 6-8.30pm
Date: 10th February - 17th March 2026
Tutor: Sophie Horvat

Time: Wednesday 1.30-4pm
Date: 11th February - 18th March 2026
Tutor: Holly Phillipson

Time: Wednesday 6-8.30pm
Date: 11th February - 18th March 2026
Tutor: Bridget Saville

Time: Thursday 6-8.30pm
Date: 12th February - 19th March 2026
Tutor: Lauren Murphy

Time: Saturday 10am-12.30pm
Date: 14th February - 21st March 2026
Tutor: Hannah Vorrath-Pajak

Time: Sunday 10am-12.30pm
Date: 15th February - 22nd March 2026
Tutor: Hannah Vorrath-Pajak

Intermediate
Wheel Throwing

Designed for practiced throwers who would like to further develop their skills; this course will expand your throwing repertoire with new techniques and forms such as throwing bowls and plates with a larger base, adding handles, creating matching sets and lidded vessels. 

Please note that students must have completed at least 2 terms of beginner’s wheel-throwing classes and have confirmed with their teacher that this is the appropriate class for them. Participants must be comfortable and consistent with centering, opening up, pulling sides and trimming, and able to throw cylindrical forms of different proportions with intention.

All required materials are supplied including clay, shaping tools and a variety of glazes to select from; students can expect to take home 8-9 finished pieces in a range of forms such as mugs with handles, bowls, plates and lidded vessels. 

COST: $440

Students will need to bring a towel and apron. All other materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Ceramics Studio
Teaching Studio 3, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 6 week course

Time: Friday 1.30-4pm
Date: 13th February - 20th March 2026
Tutor: Holly Phillipson

Time: Sunday 1.30-4pm
Date: 15th February - 22nd March 2026
Tutor: Hannah Vorrath-Pajak - SOLD OUT

Introduction to Hand Building
and Surface Decoration

This course will introduce you to a range of construction and surface decoration techniques in hand built ceramics. Students will learn coiling, pinching and various slab construction methods before being guided through surface treatment techniques to apply texture and decorative elements to their pieces, and then glaze all finished work.

All required materials are supplied including clay, shaping tools, plaster moulds and a variety of glazes to select from; students can expect to take home 8-9 finished pieces in a range of sculptural and practical forms such as mugs, jugs, vases and flat slab-ware pieces such as plates or trays. Suitable for beginners and participants who are familiar with hand building techniques but would like to further develop their skills.

COST: $440

All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Ceramics Studio
Teaching Studio 2, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 6 week course

Time: Wednesday 6-8.30pm
Date: 11th February - 18th March 2026
Tutor: Holly Phillipson