One Day Beginners Throwing Course for Two
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About the experience
These one-on-one pottery classes cover all the fundamentals of utilising a potter's wheel. By the close of the day, you'll be capable of pulling walls and throwing clay consistently to produce your own pottery. The term 'throwing' simply refers to the art of causing the clay to bend creatively between your fingers while using the wheel. Mathew and Rachel are a husband and wife ceramic design and painting team who were both born and raised in Staffordshire, a region of the Potteries that is well-known for its beautiful ceramics. In addition to being a skilled potter, Mathew is also a teacher. As a result, you'll discover that he is systematic in his instruction and incredibly patient, both of which are essential skills while navigating a lump of clay and a spinning wheel for the first time. In his home studio next to Stafford's tranquil and verdant Trentham Gardens, Mathew conducts these full-day seminars for two. His workshops are also close to a few convenient chain hotels, making it simple to enjoy these lessons even if you're not in the Staffordshire or the Midlands regions.
- A one-to-one pottery workshop in Staffordshire
- Spend a day learning to throw clay
- Create up to 6 pieces on the potter's wheel
- Your pieces will be kiln-fired so you can use them!
- Maximum group size 6
- One day beginners throwing course
- Create a selection of products from bowls to jugs, depending on your progress throughout the day
- Expert 1:1 tuition from a trained potter and teacher
- Choose up to 6 pieces of your work to be fired
- Firing your creation is included in the cost
- Maximium of two participants for focused tuition
- Refreshments are provided throughout the day
Topics Covered
- Clay preparation
- Centring the clay
- Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness
- Developing basic forms
- Wiring pots off the wheel
Information
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a spectating adult
- Fired pieces can take 2-4 weeks to be ready for collection/delivery
- Delivery of pieces is available via courier for an additional charge of approximately £15
Minimum Age: 16 years
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Courses start at 10:00 finishing around 16:00
- Break for lunch (not included) Please bring a packed lunch
Locations
- Staffordshire
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