Beginner Course on The Wheel

Immerse yourself in this 10-lesson beginners' program that delves into the processes to creating your very own pots on the wheel! You’ll learn to slow down, to tune in—awakening your hands and senses to shape, build, and center. There’s no rigid syllabus dictating what must be done. Instead, our instructors offer individualised guidance, adjusting to your pace and interests. Though each class flows intuitively, our approach is rooted in a thoughtful educational philosophy that builds up your foundational skills on the pottery wheel, covering techniques on wedging, coning, shaping of bowls and cups, trimming and glazing.

The beginner course will consist of 10 lessons at $480, each lasting 2 hours. The price does not including firing costs.

The student can attend their lessons on the specified days and time slots as outlined below:
Tuesdays: 10.30-12.30PM or 12.30-2.30PM
Wednesday: 4.30-6.30PM or 6.30-8.30PM
Friday: 12.30-2.30PM or 2.30-4.30PM
Weekends: 2.30-4.30PM or 4.30-6.30PM

The course package must be completed within 4 months.

Intermediate Course on The Wheel:
Balancing Form and Function

Ready to go beyond the basics? This 10-lesson intermediate course is designed for learners who have already found their grounding on the wheel—and are now seeking greater control, sensitivity, and intention in their practice. This course builds on your existing foundation, introducing a more intentional approach to form development, surface treatment, and efficiency in throwing. Through a combination of technical exercises, conceptual insights, and personalised feedback, you’ll begin to throw with clarity, rhythm, and purpose—just like a studio potter.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, participants will have hands-on experience with:

• Spiral wedging & throwing multiples off the hump
• Rice bowls
• Narrow-neck vessels
• Tulips
• Chawan
• Sake sets & katakuchi (spouted bowls)
• 20cm dinner plates / pasta bowls
• Lidded jars & closed forms
• Teapots
• Effortless glazing
• Working with cobalt underglaze

What to Expect

Principles-based Teaching
Rather than just focusing on object outcomes, the course aims to instill fundamental concepts of clay and wheel throwing in students for them to build upon.

Technique-led Throwing
Go beyond the basics and learn to refine your techniques on the wheel with intentional control of moisture, pressure, movement and posture.

Personalised Throwing Guidance
Throughout the course, learners will receive individualised feedback and hands-on coaching to refine their throwing habits and strengthen body awareness on the wheel.

Your Teacher

Elizabeth Gan is the founder of Claydence Atelier and the School of Clay Arts, with over a decade of experience as an artist, curator, and educator.

She trained under renowned masters and worked as a production potter for Michelin-starred restaurants and clients such as Cloudstreet, Our Second Nature, and Apartment Coffee.

Her courses are anchored in material intelligence, intentional design, and the sensory joy of making. In this small-group intermediate programme, Elizabeth guides learners to move beyond the basics, producing pottery that is both beautifully crafted and functionally enduring.

Who Should Join

This course is ideal for:

• Potters who have completed a beginner’s course and want to refine their technique
• Makers interested in exploring how form follows function
• Learners seeking structured, small-group training in form development and glazing
• Hobbyists considering the leap to studio-level practice or production work
• Anyone drawn to the discipline and joy of wheel throwing at a higher standard

Certification

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete all 10 sessions under Elizabeth’s instruction.

Course Details

10 Lessons | SGD 680 (10% off for existing Claydence Studio Members)
Time: 3.00PM – 6:30PM (3 hours per lesson)
Class Size: Max 6 students per batch

Class Schedules:

Batch 1 (Sundays):
Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct 12, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16

The course package must be completed within 4 months. The price does not include firing costs.