Beginners Wheel Class – Pottery Workshop for Your First Steps in Ceramics
● Firing and material costs included.
● Suitable for beginners and if you'd like to refresh your skills
● 4 sessions, each 2 hours across 4 weeks – choose the weekday that suits you
● Small groups with up to 8 participants
Description
A four session pottery course for anyone who wants to learn the basics of wheel throwing and take their first steps into handmade ceramics. Each session lasts 2 hours and all materials, including clay, glaze and firing, are included in the price.
This beginner friendly pottery class takes place in our ceramics studio in Frankfurt and is limited to a small group, giving you enough time on the wheel and personal support throughout the process.
You will learn how to work with clay from the very beginning: from preparing the material to shaping your first pieces and finally glazing them before the final firing. This class is ideal if you want to explore pottery in a calm and supportive studio environment.
What you will learn
Session 1 and 2: After a short demonstration you will start practising directly on the wheel. You can create as many small tableware pieces as you like and get a feeling for centering and shaping clay.
Session 3: Trimming your leather hard pieces, refining the foot and silhouette, attaching handles and learning simple alteration techniques.
Session 4: Glazing and decorating your pottery, including dipping, brushing and pouring. You will finish around 6 to 8 pieces depending on your pace.
If you feel that you already have some experience and might be better suited for a more advanced workshop, you can find our Intermediate Wheel Class here.
Your finished ceramics will be ready for pickup about one week after the final class. Please note that we can only store pieces for up to two months due to limited space in our studio.
All sessions are fixed dates and cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
Location
Viola Beuscher Studio
Ceramics studio in Frankfurt
Gutleutstrasse 16a, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Make sure to block your calendars, because all classes are fixed dates.
This means we cannot substitute and reimburse classes that you missed.
Share the experience – gift cards available.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Shipping Information
This is a digital ticket which will be sent to you by e-mail.
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Customer Support
Send us an e-mail to: hello@violabeuscher.com or via the contact form
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FAQ’s
Find the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ Page
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Refund
Make sure to block your calendars, because all classes are fixed dates.
This means we cannot substitute and reimburse classes that you missed.
Our refund policy applies
Timeline
Session 1 + 2
Throwing | 2 hours
After a demonstration by the teacher we dive into a hands on practice. You create as many tableware pieces as you like.
Session 3
Trimming | 2 hours
With the process of trimming we finalize the bottom of your leather hard piece, attach handles and learn about other alteration methods. This step allows you to refine the silhouette of your work.
Session 4
Glazing | 2 hours
We glaze and decorate your pottery and cover techniques like brushing, dipping and pouring before the final firing (around 6-8 pieces)
Pickup 🎉
Your pieces will be ready to pick up one week after your last class in our studio.
Please note we cannot store your pieces longer than two month due to our storage capacity.
We are..
Viola – As the founder of the studio with over 10 years of experience, Viola brings a love for functional ceramics with a minimalist approach. She teaches the studio´s weekend classes.
Helena – With years of experience in hand-building, Helena has recently embraced the potter's wheel. She guides both beginner and intermediate classes, offering patience and insight as you explore the craft of shaping clay.
Sima – A long-standing member of the team, Sima spends her days in the workshop and teaches in the evenings. She leads classes throughout the week, catering to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced students.
Together, they are committed to helping you explore your creativity and enjoy the process of working with clay.
We create a safe space
At our studio, everyone is welcome. We celebrate diversity, respect, and an inclusive environment for all. No matter your background or experiences, you will find a supportive community here. We do not tolerate any form of exclusion or discrimination—our space is dedicated to learning, growing, and creating together. With kindness and openness at the core of everything we do, we strive to foster an atmosphere where everyone feels safe.