In olden days polishing hobby was a difficult task. But nowadays the resources and technology has grew up. Its not difficult to polish any hobby. There are varieties of specialised hobby classes are being run. Likewise pottery is one such hobby. In olden days it was difficult to cultivate a hobby and reach to its professionalism. But things are different today.

If you are keen to polish you hobby of pottery making, there are many places who provide training on them. Training is of all level , from basic for novice to advanced for those who are planning  to make this their profession.

The timings are quiet flexible. They are available in  morning, afternoon and evening. Some provide training on weekends as well. Enhance your skill on making animal forms or surface decoration or surface printing. There are diploma courses as well as portfolio courses (required to attend two times a week). Don't hesitate to learn wide range of techniques like ceramic throwing, decoration and glazing.

There are many places offering these courses. CityLit(www.citylit.ac.uk) offers courses in pottery throwing on wheel, painting, printing on ceramics etc. They are present in London.

For individual focus and attention on pottery wheel, try going to ceramicsstudio(www.ceramicsstudio.coop). They conduct throwing workshop and guide through fundamentals of wedging/kneading, centering, lifting, trimming and slip decoration. They offer evening and weekend classes.

There are many such classes available like "London Clay Art Centre", "Kite Studio", "culture24.org.uk" and many more.

Parade Mews Pottery: Its situated in south London and offers courses for adults as well as children. The courses are available in evening, sundays and other flexible timings.

Still if you are trying to learn yourself then there are lots of books available online. Learn  pottery throwing and types of pottery by pottery books. If you are a great admirer of pottery grab a chance to learn variety in pottery from these books. Like recipie books they offer step wise instructions on throwing pottery, painting, glazing and how to look after your pottery.

Still hesistating about pottery?Whether to go for it or not? Is this the right work I am choosing? If these questions are arising in your mind then there is solution for this as well. Just be updated on the web. Many centres conduct class for a day. This is done kept in mind to give an exposure to newcomers. Such classes give an overview about pottery making. This is best option to decide if this is it or something else for you.

So just a click away, knowledge and sources are waiting. Just decide and explore.

Happy Pottery!!!!!