Special14-dayWheel Throwing

Wheel Throwing and Altering Forms with Marta Vino

Throw, cut and reassemble with Marta Vino — two weeks exploring altered wheel-thrown forms beyond the round.

from €2,550See dates & waitlist

Wheel Throwing and Altering Forms with Marta Vino

Is this course right for you?

This course is right for you if:

you already have consistent wheel throwing experience
you can confidently and consistently centre at least 800gr of clay and can confidently and consistently throw well made 800gr pieces. By “consistently”, we mean that you didn’t just do it once, but you can easily do it repeatedly ;)
you already have consistent experience on the wheel and you want to fully immerse yourself in practice to improve your skills in unprecedented ways
you already have consistent experience on the wheel and you want to spend 2 weeks just throwing without thinking of anything else
you you want to learn how to throw without limiting your imagination
you are fascinated by discovering a traditional pottery knowledge, existing worldwide from Japan to Italy

Dates & availability

New dates are being planned. Join the waitlist to hear first.

About this course

This program is an intensive wheel-throwing perfectioning course with a plus: the throwing is combined with free-hand techniques to modify wheel-thrown shapes and achieve unique results.

The wheel is a fascinating tool that allows us to create concave shapes such as plates, vases and cups. These are all round objects. But what if we wanted to make a square plate? Or a multi-faced bottle? Wheel throwing allows you to rapidly generate shapes that can also be adjusted and modified later. It is possible to throw a vase on the wheel, and then transform it into an animal vase in the shapes of a fish or a duck.. During this two-week course we will learn together how to throw simple forms and how to possibly manipulate them according to our imagination.

Schedule of the week＋

This is an intensive learning week! Teaching is primarily group-based with moments of individual feedback built in. Please note this is not one-on-one tuition.

You will be in the studio from Monday at 09:00 through to approximately 17:00 on Friday afternoon. Studio time is a combination of teaching and non-teaching time. You can expect a typical day to look like this:

08:00 - Yoga in the courtyard (optional)

09:00 - 13:00 - Studio (teaching with a coffee/tea break at 10:30 in the courtyard)

13:00 - Shared lunch in the courtyard

14:00 - 16:30 - Free Studio Time - Afternoon studio hours are primarily self-directed practice, with your teacher available in the studio for guidance

19:00 - Dinners are a combination of eating at local restaurants, home restaurants, and in-house at the studio

Please note

Our program is carefully designed to balance teaching, practice, meals, and cultural experiences, and we do our best to follow the planned schedule. However, all times and activities are indicative and may shift with the season, the weather, or the needs of the group. Studio sessions, meals, and excursions may be adjusted, rescheduled, or substituted at our discretion. Flexibility is part of the Salemi Ceramics experience, and we believe these small changes often add to the richness of your time with us.

During the weekend, the studio will be closed. You will be free to organise your own weekend plans or participate in one of our optional weekend activities.

What you'll take home＋

Although the course is focussed on learning rather than making pieces, you will be able to keep some of the pieces you make:

The course includes the firing and glazing of up to 6 kg of dry clay (that’s plenty of pieces even for an intermediate potter!)
There is an extra charge of 25€/kg of clay for firing and glazing of more than 6kg of clay
All your pieces will be glazed with a standard transparent glaze by our studio technician by the end of the course
We do not ship unglazed bisque pieces, as the chances of them breaking during shipping are too high
Shipping costs are charged separately (we’ll provide you with a shipping fee document closer to the date)

What happens after you book

1
Book your date
Secure your spot on WeTravel with the deposit or the full amount.
2
Confirmation
Two confirmation emails arrive - one from WeTravel, one from us - plus a short form for your personal and travel details.
3
60 days before
If you paid a deposit, the balance is due now. Reminders come 7 days before, 3 days before and on the day.
4
30 days before
Your course info pack: arrival and departure details, course structure, useful tips, transfer and shipping costs.
5
10 days before
You'll be invited to the course WhatsApp group and receive the shipping address form. Then - see you in Salemi!

Common questions

Can I pay a deposit instead of the full amount?＋

Yes - paying the deposit confirms your place. The balance is due 60 days before the course starts, and you'll get automated reminders so nothing sneaks up on you.

What happens right after I book?＋

Two confirmation emails (WeTravel + Salemi Ceramics) and a short form for your personal and travel details. Everything else - info pack, WhatsApp group - follows automatically in the weeks before your course.

What if I need to cancel or change dates?＋

Contact us as early as possible and we'll look at options together. The full cancellation and transfer terms are in the Terms and Conditions.

Do I need to prove my skill level?＋

Beginner courses need no experience at all. Intermediate and advanced courses ask for a short self-assessment before booking, so we can make sure the course fits where you are.