First Forms

Pottery Course in Singapore · Hand Building & Wheel Throwing · 6 Sessions · 2.5 Hours

First class: 13/6/26 (Sat), 10am – 1230pm
Subsequent class dates: 20/6 | 27/6 | 04/07 | 11/07 | 18/07 (Last class)

First class: 19/6/26 (Fri), 7pm – 930pm
Subsequent class dates: 26/6 | 03/07 | 10/07 | 17/07 | 24/07 (Last Class)

*Please indicate your preferred class date (Sat/Fri) in the “Notes” field during checkout*

About the course

Two ways of working with clay.

First Forms is a 6-session beginner pottery course in Singapore covering both hand building and wheel throwing, the two foundational disciplines of ceramics. The course opens with the hands: coiling, pinching, and carving from a solid block of clay. From there, to the potter’s wheel, centering, pulling walls, and trimming, the full process from wet clay to finished form.

The course closes with glazing, applied to work made in both hand building and wheel throwing sessions. Students leave with a body of fired ceramic pieces and a clear sense of which direction they want to take their practice.

“Some things are learned at the wheel. Others are only found with the hands. First Forms begins with both.”

No prior experience required. The pace is unhurried. Suitable for complete beginners and those returning to pottery after time away.

What the course covers

Three components, six sessions

I · Hand Building – Coiling, Pinching & Carving

Form built directly by hand — additive and subtractive methods side by side. The course opens without the wheel. Slow, deliberate, and entirely in direct contact with the clay.

II · Wheel Throwing – Centering, Pulling & Trimming

The full wheel throwing process: centering clay on the potter’s wheel, opening, pulling walls, and trimming leather-hard work. Every stage a piece moves through before it reaches the kiln.

III · Glazing – Surface & Fire

Glaze applied to finished work from both hand building and wheel throwing components. The kiln has the final word. Students collect their fired ceramic pieces after the glaze firing is complete.

What’s included

• All clay & materials – Clay, pottery tools, and studio consumables provided for every session. Nothing extra to bring.
• 3 complimentary firings – Bisque and glaze firing for up to 3 ceramic pieces included in the course fee.
• Studio guidance – Instructor present throughout every session to guide, troubleshoot, and respond to where you are.
• Additional works at studio rates – Works beyond the 3 complimentary pieces are welcome and fired at Meso’s standard studio firing rates.
• Minimum enrolment policy – This pottery course requires a minimum of 3 students to commence. If the minimum is not met, all enrolments will be fully refunded. You will be notified at least 7 days before the first session.

Minimum 3 students to commence — If this pottery class does not reach the minimum, your payment is fully refunded. No action required on your part.