2 Hour Throwing Workshop
About your tutor, Fi.
Fi is a ceramicist and experienced pottery tutor based in North Abingdon, teaching from her fully equipped garden studio. With a First Class degree in Contemporary Crafts (Plymouth College of Art), she brings a decade of hands-on wheel-throwing experience to her teaching.
Fi has taught hundreds of students always with a calm, patient approach that encourages experimentation while gently correcting technique. One recent student shared:
“Fi was a very friendly and approachable instructor… just the right amount of hands-on. She watched us the entire time we were using the wheel to make sure we didn’t go too wrong… If she saw any imperfections, she was quick to correct them so we came away with beautiful and usable pieces.”
She creates a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where learners never feel rushed, but always feel guided:
“We were really able to make the most of each of the sessions; we never felt rushed… Overall, great value for money.”
Whether you’re completely new to pottery or looking to refine specific aspects of your technique, Fi offers one-to-one attention tailored to what you want to achieve—helping you build both confidence and skill at the wheel.
Workshop Overview
This 2-hour, one-to-one throwing workshop is ideal for:
- Beginners wanting to learn the foundations of wheel throwing
- People who have tried throwing before and want to gain confidence, refine their technique, or troubleshoot specific issues
You’ll receive calm, tailored guidance throughout, in a relaxed studio setting.
What to Expect
- 20-minute demo by Fi to walk you through centring, pulling up the walls and doing the final touches
- Hands-on wheel time (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes)
- Fi will observe your technique closely and offer personal tips, corrections, and encouragement
- Focus is purely on learning and technique—no pressure to create a finished piece
Key Info
- Duration: 2 hours
- Format: One-to-one session (individual focus)
- Location: garden studio in North Abingdon (specific address when workshop is booked)
- Materials: All clay, tools, and equipment provided
- Takeaway: No finished work to take home—this session is about process, not product
- Price: £88 per person
- Booking: Sessions are by appointment—contact Fi directly to book by emailing fi@fichceramics.co.uk
Looking to gift this workshop?
This workshop can be purchased as a gift experience—perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or a creative surprise for someone who loves trying something new. If it is purchased as a gift, please email Fi using the email address above.