A one-off introduction to ceramic wheel throwing for beginners at The Clayroom in Newcastle's Arts Precinct.
The Clayroom is running a hands-on pottery workshop on Saturday 22 August, a one-off session focused on wheel throwing. It's held at their studio in the heart of Newcastle city's Arts Precinct, right in the middle of the area's creative scene.
The whole thing is built around the wheel. You'll be working with clay, learning how to centre it and pull it up into a shape, with ceramic artists on hand to talk you through the process. It's billed as an introduction to wheel throwing, so it's aimed at beginners — you don't need to have ever touched a potter's wheel before to join in.
Because it's a one-off, it's a good way to get a feel for the craft without committing to a full course. You'll spend the session working with your hands, getting a sense of how the clay moves and how to shape it, and you'll leave with a better idea of how the whole process works from start to finish. It's as much about the making as it is about the result.
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Beyond the wheel, the session is a way to get a glimpse of the city's making culture. The Clayroom sits in the Arts Precinct, a part of town that's become a hub for artists and creators, and this workshop is one of the ways you can actually get involved rather than just watching from the sidelines. If you've been curious about pottery but weren't sure where to start, this is a straightforward place to begin. The workshop runs on Saturday 22 August at The Clayroom in the Newcastle Arts Precinct.
