Introducing a comfortable, flexible and enriching way to learn throwing!

Highlights of the Resident Artist Throwing Sessions:

• Flexible Learning: Enjoy a blend of self-directed learning and in-person demonstrations, allowing you to learn at your own pace while gaining valuable insights from qualified trainers.
• Comfort and Convenience: Studio GDMC is a comfortable environment with amenities like air-conditioning, a pantry, and readily available supplies. This creates a pleasant and humidity-free learning experience.
• Personalized Learning: Explore the teaching methods of various artists based on your schedule. You can choose to attend demonstrations that align with your interests and skill level.
• Enhanced Skills: By attending demonstrations from different artists, you'll be exposed to diverse techniques and approaches, enriching your overall pottery skills.

Learning the Basics:
5 Stages of Wheel Throwing

• Centering: Mastering this crucial step ensures a well-balanced foundation for your pottery.
• Opening: Expanding the centered clay to create the initial shape.
• Pulling: Increasing the height of the pot by shaping the clay upwards. Shaping: Learning to form the clay into specific shapes, starting with cylinders.
• Manipulation: Refining and personalizing the shape using various techniques.
• Forming Techniques: The course focuses on throwing versatile cylinder forms, which can then be modified into bowls, cups and plates.
• Trimming (Turning): This post-throwing technique uses specialized tools to achieve:
• Even wall thickness for strength and consistent drying.
• Stable and potentially decorative foot creation.
• Drying Techniques: You’ll learn two methods:
• Traditional overnight air-drying.
• Using the studio’s electric drying cabinets.

Why learn Throwing with us?

Experienced Trainer teaching the Wheel:

• A Structured Path to Pottery Perfection at GDMC
  Are you frustrated by throwing classes that lack direction? Are you tired of unclear expectations and limited progress?

  At GDMC, we offer an exceptional throwing program designed to empower you on your pottery journey.

Experience the GDMC Difference:

• Book into one of the 3 weekly schedules sessions taught by experienced trainers. Progress through a chartered progress card. Our team of trainers will help you set up a strong throwing fundamentals.

Expert-Designed Curriculum:

• Our program is developed by Hazel Wong, an ceramicist-educator with expertise in curriculum design and educational methodologies.

Using the learning roadmap, ensures you:

Understand Your Journey:

• Know exactly what skills you'll develop at each stage, with clear expectations for each lesson.

Track Your Progress:

• Benefit from continuous assessment by our experienced instructors. Gain valuable feedback to identify areas for improvement and celebrate your achievements.

Embrace a Personalized Learning Path:
This comprehensive roadmap provides the structure you need to:

• Set Achievable Goals: Plan your learning targets at your own pace. We encourage you to set realistic and personalized goals, ensuring a fulfilling experience.
• Practice Makes Perfect: We recommend attending classes weekly and supplement your learning with dedicated self directed self-practice sessions. GDMC is open every day! This allows you to solidify your skills before progressing to the next level and truly master the art of throwing.
• More Than Just Throwing: At GDMC, we believe that mastering the wheel is a continuous journey filled with discovery and growth. We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can learn from renowned instructors and fellow potters.

What is included:

• Fully guided instructions
• Use of top quality wheels (American made wheels Axner and Brent)
• Free clay – Unlimited use
• 7 days a week access to studio for self practice (Access pass use)
• Small instructor to student ratio at 1 : 6
• Option to book into dip glazing and Amaco brush-on techniques to add your final touch.

What is excluded:

• Firing

What is required:

• Sign up as a member
• Book the classes via classcard

Experience the GDMC difference.

Learn from experienced mentors & enjoy flexible learning. Sign up today!