Advanced throwing with José Mariscal
Is this you?
- You have a vision in your mind, but your pieces never quite live up to it.
- You use more clay to go bigger but end up with heavy, clumsy forms.
- You spend too much time perfecting a piece, only to watch it collapse in the final stage.
- You crave control, lightness, elegance — but don’t know what to adjust.
I see you. I’ve been there.
And I know exactly what , and who , you need.
Meet your guide : José Mariscal
About five years ago, I watched José throw a massive vase with a tiny neck in just six minutes.
I stood there, mouth open. So did every student beside me, from beginner to advanced. The control... The grace... The speed... The precision. It was spellbinding.
Since that day, José has been a beloved regular at our Ceramics Summer School. He’s charming, generous, humble — and always willing to explain something ten times over.
There was only one problem..
He throws way too fast !
Before you even realize what he’s doing, the pot is finished. And his techniques are… not quite what you’re used to.
Every time, someone would say:“Wait — can you do that again? Slower?”
So I asked him:
What if we made a course together?
A course where we could pause, zoom in, repeat. A course where every detail and every finger placement is clearly visible.
And he said yes!
What you’ll get in this course
Together, José and I created a complete advanced wheel-throwing course:
- Detailed video lessons, filmed with 3 cameras so you never miss a movement
- Close-up breakdowns of José’s signature techniques from centering to collaring
- Step-by-step guidance on how to practice and master them yourself
- English subtitles on every video (because clarity matters and so does accessibility)
- Bonus insights and commentary added by me (Nora) — helping you translate José’s brilliance to your own hands
He's back!! While José is teaching live in our Ceramic Summer School we offer a 70 euro discount on this course (18-25th July)
Use discount code : HESBACK on checkout!
What will you get?
ADVANCED THROWING WITH JOSÉ MARISCAL
€ 395
just €325 for a limited time
use code HESBACK.
After payment you get instant access
This course is for you
What do you get ?
Can online learning really work?
Having taught wheel-throwing techniques for more than a decade, I’m a firm believer in the power of live classes — where a teacher can respond in real time, offer hands-on guidance, and truly connect with students.
So when I began creating online courses, I knew they had to offer something truly valuable to be worth your time.Not just a camera pointed at a wheel but a carefully designed learning experience.
That’s why I’ve put so much thought into the structure and educational quality of this course.You’ll find:
- Clear starting points, even for complex techniques
- Three camera angles, so you never miss a movement
- Step-by-step breakdowns and common mistake alerts
- Printable worksheets to guide your practice
- And two full years of access so you can revisit every video whenever you need it
So yes , it works ! And it works really well.
LEEN
'Your choice to work with three camera angles for the online courses is great! In this way, you as a student can always look at what you are doing from different angles. When you take a physical lesson somewhere, you only have your own point of view, so that a lot of information is lost. You ensure that we always have the most complete information possible.'
ELISA
'Online learning works surprisingly good for me . You are flexible and can learn at your own pace, supported by highly technical videos that you can watch repeatedly. You learn a lot through the alternation of watching, practicing, reviewing. You can better pick up, understand, see and fall back on the many tips later.'
jamilla
'I thought I already was a good thrower but his technique brought me so much more possibilities. Especially the closing part. Making clay go back in always was a struggle and my pieces often collapsed. I feel I have more control now.'
Still in doubt?
What if it doesn't work? What is it is too difficult for me? What if it is not what I expected? What if....?
I get it !
After all it is an investment and even though you totally are worth it and I am 100% sure of the great value of this course, if you are an impulsive buyer like me you might need some protection against yourself 😉
That's why I offer you a payback guarantee of 7 days !
That is seven days of full acces so you can take a long look at all of that beautiful content to make sure it is exactly what you need.
If it is not, you just need to send me an email within 7 days of your purchase and I will refund you, no questions asked !
Who is José?
José works and lives in Catalonië where he was born. As the son of a potter, he had to learn how to throw at a young age (he was only 8!) to help his father in the family-business.
As he grew older, he went down his own path and now he mostly creates unique pieces of stoneware and porcelain that he finishes with beautiful crystalline glazes. You can find him and his work in multiple galeries and ceramic fairs, mostly accompanied by his lovely wife Maite.
For several years now he's also been a teacher. At first only in Spain, but now he teaches all over the world.
His technique is still the one that he learned from his father, but because he has been teaching it to others, he was able to analyze it more.
Right now he's dividing his time between studying glazes, ceramic fairs and teaching.
