WELCOME TO GALWAY POTTERY CLASSES

Galway Pottery Classes has been teaching pottery from our location in the city centre for over 4 decades. We have taught students of all ages over the last 40 years.

LEARN THE WHEEL

Our courses specialise in teaching students to throw on the potter’s wheel. Each student will have their own high-quality wheel to use for the duration of the class.

MAKE YOUR OWN

Guided by our expert potters, we’ll have you making a simple pot of your own from day one. You will learn how to centre clay, attach handles, and the skill of turning pots.

DECORATE & GLAZE

You will learn techniques in slip application to decorate and personalise your pieces. Finally, the work that you create during the four-week courses will be dipped in transparent glaze by us before being glaze-fired. They will then be ready for collection and to use at home!

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

At Galway Pottery Classes you will be guided from the very start when you grab a ball of clay from the bag, through to bringing home your ready-to-use finished pots!

GET TO GRIPS WITH POTTERY FUNDAMENTALS

We’ll teach you the fundamentals of clay properties and techniques used in wheel throwing and turning. Projects range from pots (of any shape to start off in the first class!) to bowls and mugs with handles, all in the beginner course. Basic decoration including banded slip application and glazing allows for your own style of finish to your own unique pots!

TRY SOMETHING NEW

Come take a class at Galway Pottery Classes and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, where your individual creative style will be supported in a well-equipped facility by exceptional teaching staff.

GET CREATIVE

Classes consist of no more than 6 students to allow for individual attention from our highly skilled teaching staff. The relaxed ambiance of the studio encourages sharing of ideas and fosters creativity.

CLASSES IN A SAFE SPACE

Galway Pottery Classes are committed to providing a safe, socially distanced, space for everyone. We’ve implemented important new safety practices to help to keep everyone safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you all!

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What People Say

Great classes for beginners, the course is very well structured to allow students to feel confident working with the wheel very quickly.

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N Dev

I completed a weekend pottery course here with Kevin last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. As we were all complete beginners, we achieved much more than I expected and learned so much in the two days, from learning the basics to creating several bowls and mugs. A great teacher, Kevin clearly explained every step of the process and was always on hand to give us guidance with our pottery. It was a lovely experience and I would highly recommend people to give it a go.10/10. Thanks, Kevin.

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Aisling Fox

Kevin’s weekend pottery class was the best weekend spent! From having never sat at a pottery wheel to making bowls and mugs just a few hours later. Kevin’s a brilliant teacher and lets you learn by doing. You really get a feel for the wheel and leave the weekend feeling proud of your creations! Very encouraging teacher and a wonderful class. I’d highly recommend it!

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Hannah Flanagan

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