What to Do After Beginner Pottery

What to Do After Beginner Pottery

So you’ve taken your first pottery lessons — maybe a trial session, maybe a full Beginner Wheel Pottery Course — and you’re hooked. You’ve felt the clay spin beneath your hands, shaped your first bowls or cups, and now you’re asking: What’s next?

At Urth & Phire Ceramic Studio, we see this moment often. It’s exciting, because you’re standing at the start of a journey that can lead to bigger forms, more intricate designs, and a deeper connection to the craft. Here’s how to keep your progress growing.

✨ 1. Keep Practicing What You’ve Learned

Beginner classes give you a strong foundation in centering clay, shaping simple forms, trimming, and glazing. Pottery is a skill that rewards repetition. Even after a beginner course, centering clay and controlling the wheel will feel more natural each time you try.
 👉 Tip: Join our Open Studio Practice Membership and book regular sessions to reinforce what you’ve learned while exploring your own ideas. You can revisit techniques you’ve learned, test new shapes, and build confidence without the pressure of a formal class.

Work independently on the wheels at Urth & Phire Ceramic Studio during open studio session in Singapore

🏺 2. Move On to Intermediate Pottery

Once you’re comfortable making basic bowls or cups, you’re ready to expand your repertoire with Intermediate Pottery.

In our Intermediate Wheel Pottery Course, you’ll:

  • Work with larger amounts of clay and build taller, more complex forms
  • Learn advanced trimming methods such as using a chuck
  • Explore shapes like plates, vases, and rounded vessels
  • Experiment with glazing techniques to elevate your finish

Our intermediate classes are kept small (max 3 students per instructor) so you get focused guidance as you develop your skills.

👉 Ready to level up? Explore Intermediate Pottery Courses →

Pottery student working with larger clay on the wheel in intermediate pottery class

🔄 3. Expand Your Techniques Through Workshops

Pottery isn’t only about function — it’s also about play and discovery. Our Seasonal Workshops are perfect if you want to try something different in a single session:

  • Surface treatments and textures
  • Mixed clay bodies for layered effects
  • Festive or themed projects you can finish in a day

These workshops are a great way to add new skills while meeting fellow makers.

👉 Discover Seasonal Workshops →

🌱 4. Set Your Sights on Advanced Techniques

When you’re ready to dive deeper, consider our Advanced Pottery Wheel Mastery courses. You’ll learn precision techniques like throwing off the hump, assembling teapots with fitted lids, or experimenting with complex glazing. These classes are for potters who want to push their craftsmanship and artistry to the next level.

 👉 View Advanced Courses →

Large Moonjar-inspired vessels at Urth & Phire Ceramic Studio during advanced wheel pottery class in Singapore

💡 Why Continue Learning at Urth & Phire Ceramic Studio?

Artist‑led instruction: Our instructors are practicing ceramic artists with years of experience and a passion for teaching.

A supportive environment: We nurture hobbyists, serious learners, and professionals alike.

Clear learning pathways: From your first wheel session to complex forms, we guide you step by step.

Take Your Next Step

Pottery is more than just making an object — it’s about discovering your rhythm, expressing yourself, and growing with every piece you create. Whether it’s through open studio practice, intermediate classes, or seasonal workshops, we’re here to support your next step.

Book Your Intermediate Pottery Course Now →

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