Auriol: Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
Provence, Marseille
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
If you are interested in an introductory pottery course, this is a great way to discover this manual and creative art! Here's what you can expect from an introductory course:
Highlights
- Enjoy a truly special experience in an artisanal pottery workshop
- Let your imagination guide you
- Create your own unique piece, made by you
Description
What you’ll learn:
- 1- Techniques for working with the material.
- 2- Learn how to center the clay on the wheel and the movements needed to shape a piece.
- 3- Shaping simple forms (bowls, cups, etc.) on the wheel.
- 4- Create a piece of your choice on the wheel.
Once your piece is finished, you will need to let it dry and then fire it for the first time for 24 hours. We will then glaze it and fire it a second time at over 1000 degrees to complete the piece.
You will then be able to pick up your pieces in the weeks following your workshop.
Includes
- Clay
- Pottery wheel equipment
- The teacher
- Firing
- Glazing by the professional
- Your piece some time later
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a hands-on pottery workshop where you learn wheel throwing techniques and create your own ceramic piece in Marseille.
The class is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in learning pottery in Marseille.
Class duration can vary; check the website for current session times in Marseille.
You will learn how to center clay, shape simple forms on the wheel, and create your own unique piece.
Yes, you are encouraged to create a piece of your own choice during the workshop in Marseille.
Your piece will dry, then be fired for 24 hours, glazed, and fired again before pickup.
The workshop is located in Marseille, specific address details are available on the booking site.
No prior experience is needed; the class is designed for all skill levels in Marseille.
Materials are provided, so you do not need to bring anything to the Marseille class.
You can book the class through the activity page; check the website for availability and current hours.
