Special7-dayWheel Throwing

XL Wheel Throwing with Anas Rifi-Zinati

Throw big with Anas Rifi-Zinati — centering 3kg+ of clay and building tall, ambitious forms in a week of XL wheel throwing.

from €1,600See 2 available dates

Is this course right for you?

You can confidently centre and throw pieces above 3kg
You are a ceramics student or practising ceramicist with consistent wheel-throwing experience and you want learn to throw much muuuch larger pieces
You can already throw large pieces but you want to throw even bigger and more complex shapes
You can already throw large complex shapes above 3kg but would like a chance to perfect your skills
You already have consistent experience throwing large pieces on the wheel and you simply want a chance to spend a whole week practising without worrying about anything else

If you’re unsure, feel free to take our self-assessment. It will give you a result based on Your experience and skills, and show you which course is the best fit for you.

Dates & availability

30 May – 5 Jun 2027

with Anas Rifi-Zinati · Studio 1 · €1,600

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26 Sep – 2 Oct 2027

with Anas Rifi-Zinati · Studio 3 · €1,600

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About this course

This course is directed at wheel throwers who already have consistent experience on the wheel and are looking for an opportunity to perfect their skills and learn from a master thrower.

You will learn to throw larger amounts of clay (+3kg) and make much bigger pieces (taller than 30cm). You will learn different tricks and techniques for throwing large objects, from centering huge amounts of clay to making pieces from different parts. You will be able to push your limits with the guidance of an experienced teacher who will help you perfect your skills. You will have a unique chance to fully immerse yourself in the practice of wheel throwing, making progress that would be hard to achieve within the noise of everyday life.

Your teacher Anas Rifi-Zinati will guide you to perfect your throwing skill step by step and how to integrate a new ways of throwing.

You will have a unique chance to fully immerse yourself in the practice of wheel throwing, making progress that would be hard to achieve within the noise of everyday life.

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to choose which piece(s) you would like fired, glazed and shipped to you. As pieces need approximately a week to dry out, this will be done for you once the retreat has concluded.

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.

(📷 by Sabela Andrés @sabelaandres)

What you'll take home＋

Although the course is focused 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 3 kg of dry clay (that’s two medium dry bowls, or one large vase thrown with 3-4 kg of wet clay)
There is an extra charge of 25€/kg of clay for firing and glazing of more than 3kg of clay
All pieces will be glazed with a standard transparent high temperature glaze
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.