Wheel Throwing Level 1

Wheel Throwing Level 1 – Beginner Wheel Course (14 Sessions · 32 Hours) 

Learn the foundations of wheel throwing at The Janbo Pottery Studio, Sarjapura Road, Bangalore.

Why Join This Course?

A complete beginner-friendly program to learn the wheel from scratch:

• Learn all core wheel-throwing techniques
• Materials, glazing & firing included
• Practice with stoneware & terracotta
• Small-batch, personalized guidance
• Take home fully finished wheel-thrown pieces

This one is ideal for beginners who want a strong foundation.

What You Learn

Module 1: Clay Essentials

• Introduction to pottery
• Types of clay & earthenware & stoneware basics
• Preparing & wedging clay (cutting, ramming, spiral wedge)

Module 2: Wheel Fundamentals

• Stages of wheel throwing: coning → centring → opening → lifting
• Throwing basic cylinders (the foundation of all forms)
• Understanding height vs. width control

Module 3: Basic Functional Forms

• Straight-walled cups
• Create different styles of Angular and bellied cups & bowls to build confidence.
• Attaching handles (pulling & fixing)

Module 4: Finishing Techniques

• Trimming your pieces
• Introduction to carving & simple textures
• Introduction to glazing (basic dipping)

Outcome of Level 1

You will be able to throw consistent cylinders, shape basic forms like cups, add handles, trim professionally and glaze your pieces.

Course Features

Homework Assignment for Every Level

Each level includes structured homework assignments designed to strengthen your learning and build muscle memory.

Students must complete these tasks, and every assignment will be documented and submitted to the instructor for final approval, creating a personal learning archive that tracks your progress, growth, and technical mastery.

Course Duration & Fees

• Total Hours: 42 hours (12 instructor-led sessions, 2 free flow sessions, 3 hours each)
• Clay: Stoneware & Earthenware
• Course Fees: ₹18,000 (Includes clay, tools, glazes, two firings, tax & full studio support)
• Batch Timings (Choose One): (Wed to Sun)
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Weekly Holiday: Monday & Tuesday
• What You Take Home: 7-10 finished ceramic pieces
• Enjoy unlimited open studio access for the entire duration of your course
• Unlimited clay usage included, so you can practice freely without restrictions

Terms & Conditions

• You may switch batches up to 3 times (subject to availability)
• Course Validity: You will get 20 days of validity from the date of joining to complete all sessions.
  (Example: 14 sessions can be completed any time within these 20 days). No extensions beyond the 20-day validity period
• No refunds after registration
• Seat can be transferred before course begins
• Full payment required to confirm your slot
• First-come, first-served basis
• Enjoy unlimited open studio access for the entire duration of your course
• Unlimited clay usage included, so you can practice freely without restrictions