Pottery Throwing 6 week course improvers

Service Description

Throwing pottery lessons are designed to get you started and comfortable with the basics of throwing on the wheel. you will work on your own electric potter’s wheel. With lots of 1:1 tuition and assistance. The skills you will learn include Clay preparation and wedging. Setting up your wheel. Centring the clay. Making a cylinder Making a bowl. Making a cup. Including how to make and attach a handle. Turning and finishing your pieces ready for firing. Glazing. Maintaining a clean and safe environment ​ The focus during the course is on learning the technique of throwing. classes are very small so there is plenty of one to one tuition. Your chosen pieces will be bisque fired in the kiln for you after week 6. You will be able to complete your pots with glaze, by booking into a handbuilding session available throughout the week. Your pieces will be fired in the kiln for you and ready to collect in 2-3 weeks after glazing. a small charge is made for each completed pot (approx £2 per pot) Throwing can be very messy, so wear suitable old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. An apron and an old towel to wipe your hands is recommended.