Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman for a tailored, hands-on course designed to improve your pottery throwing skills, refine your technique, and explore new creative forms such as mugs, plates, and vases.

This course is the perfect next step for students who have attended one or more Introduction to Throwing courses at New Brewery Arts, or who already have throwing experience and want to practise and develop their techniques.

Whether you need further support to centre and throw the perfect cylinder, or want to explore specific shapes and techniques, this course is open and adaptable to your experience level and areas of interest. You’ll be free to work at your own pace and on your own projects, with guided support and weekly technical demonstrations to expand your creative skillset.

Have fun experimenting with our wide range of glazes to create surface decoration, and select your six favourite pieces to be stoneware fired for you to take home, use, and enjoy.

Course structure (flexible depending on student skill level and areas of interest):

Week 1: Wedging and centering recap, throwing repeat cylinders

Week 2: Attaching and throwing on bats, throwing shapes with intention

Week 3: Trimming, carving and handle pulling

Week 4: Tailored technical practice (e.g. plates, bottles, lidded forms) and further throwing practice

Week 5: Trimming remaining work; optional handle pulling, faceting or decoration with coloured slip

Week 6: Glazing and decoration to finish

meet your tutor - Rhi Jarman

Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.

Rhi uses a combination of hand-building, sculpting, and wheel-throwing techniques.