4 Week Complete Throwing Basics Pottery Class
4 Week Complete Throwing Basics
Ready to immerse yourself in the incredible world of wheel thrown pottery? Our 4 Week Complete Throwing Basics course will take you from an enthusiastic beginner to a certified pottery addict! Learn every stage of taking raw clay from wet lump to finished, functional piece of high-fired ceramics!
During the four 2.5 hour classes our experienced teacher will guide you through each step of creating beautiful handmade pottery on the wheel. Participants can expect to create 6-12 pieces from scratch. Staff will bisque fire students’ work between weeks 3 and 4, and complete a final glaze firing within 4 weeks of the course end, at which point we contact you to collect your food safe, dishwasher safe, oven & microwave safe items!
Clay, tools, firing, and dipping glazes are all included in this class, meaning you can come in with no knowledge of clay before starting.
We limit this class to 8 people to ensure everyone has the necessary support of the teacher to best learn the techniques. The courses sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note: this is a class designed for adults, and we do not allow bookings for children under the age of 16.
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What you will learn:
Week One
- How to wedge and prepare your clay
- How to centre your clay on the wheel
- How to form cylinders
- How to create simple bowl forms
Week Two
- Continuing to practice throwing techniques
Week Three
- Trimming pots ready for bisque firing
- How to turn a foot ring onto the base of pots
Week Four
- Waxing and glaze preparation
- Basic glazing and decorating techniques, using the provided dipping glazes
What to bring:
All you need is a towel! All clay and tools are provided.Although clay washes out easily, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy in! Shoes are also required at all times in the studio for safety reasons.
Parking Info
Please drive right past the house to the long white shed. Park in front of the shed.
Classes often book out, so book early to avoid disappointment. We have never had a 4 Week Course cancelled due to low enrollment, but if the unlikely should occur, we will directly contact students to discuss possible rescheduling.