Ready to take your wheel-throwing skills to new heights?

In this 3-hour workshop, James Dickman guides you through the art and architecture of bottle forms — one of the most elegant and technically satisfying challenges on the potter’s wheel. From perfectly controlled collaring to refined multi-part construction, this intensive evening workshop will expand your technical confidence and creative range.

Bottles demand precision, patience, and control — especially in forming the neck and shoulder. Through clear demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to bottle making. You’ll also experiment with altering, faceting, and adding sculptural elements to create distinctive, expressive forms. If you’re comfortable throwing 1–2 kg of clay and ready to refine your technique, this workshop will push your skills in exciting new directions.

This focused evening workshop is ideal for intermediate throwers looking to refine their control, expand their technical repertoire, and create striking bottle forms with confidence.