WESTON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands, Mud and Fire: Five Weeks to Wheel-Thrown Cups, Bowls and Plates in Weston
A five-week beginner pottery wheel course in Weston that teaches throwing, trimming, glazing and professional kiln firing—this guide explains what to expect session by session and what’s included.
Hands, Mud and Fire: Five Weeks to Wheel-Thrown Cups, Bowls and Plates in Weston.
Set in Weston, ACT, Deep Blue Ceramics runs a welcoming five-week beginner wheel course where novices learn to centre clay, throw mugs, bowls and plates, trim for a professional finish, glaze their work and have pieces kiln fired for later collection.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A welcoming, beginner-friendly learning space
Deep Blue Ceramics cultivates a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere where teachers provide patient, individual guidance—perfect for anyone who has never worked with clay before.
Unlimited clay to practise and experiment
The course includes unlimited clay so you can practise freely during each session—there’s no per-piece limit, only the time available in class to refine your technique.
Small classes and personalised feedback
Classes are kept small so instructors can offer one-on-one coaching as you learn to centre, throw, trim and glaze—helping you progress steadily across the five-week programme.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Across five consecutive weekly sessions, the course guides beginners step by step from centring and basic forms to trimming and glazing; sessions are hands-on, studio-based and paced so you can practise as much as time allows while instructors provide personalised feedback.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should make other plans.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The programme runs as five consecutive weekly sessions; each session lasts 2.5 hours.
Unlimited clay, use of all tools, glazing and professional kiln firing are included—there’s no per-piece limit, only the time in each session.
Meet at Deep Blue Ceramics, 5 Souter Place, Weston, ACT 2611. Finished pieces will be ready to collect approximately four weeks after the final class.
Classes are kept small to provide personalised instruction and hands-on feedback as students progress through the curriculum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior pottery experience?
No—this is a beginner course designed for people with no prior wheel-throwing experience.
How long is each class and how many sessions are there?
The course runs over five consecutive weekly sessions and each session is 2.5 hours long.
Are materials and equipment provided?
Yes—unlimited clay, all tools, glazing and professional kiln firing are included in the course.
Where and when do we meet?
Classes meet at 5 Souter Place, Weston, ACT 2611; sessions take place weekly over the five-week course.
When can I collect my finished pieces?
Your glazed and fired ceramics will be ready to collect approximately four weeks after your final class.
Are there age restrictions?
Minimum age is 18. Teens aged 13 and over may participate only if accompanied by an adult who purchases a separate ticket.