Wheel Throwing Pottery Class (Returning Student)
Wheel Throwing Class (Returning Student)
Important Prerequisite: This class is open to returning students only. You must have completed either the 4 Week Complete Throwing Basics course, or a Wheel Throwing Beginners Taster. If you have prior pottery experience but have not been to one of our classes before, please contact the studio prior to booking. Email: sajoceramics@gmail.com or call 9761 1336. Thank you.
Our experienced teachers will help you to continue developing your pottery skills in this casual class for ongoing students. We do not operate on a fixed term schedule. Casual classes are completely flexible. Attend classes as often as you like, on any day you wish! Enjoy the relaxed and social atmosphere of our studio alongside other students at a range of levels from beginners to potters with many years of experience.
Returning students may provide their own clay and tools or you can buy during class. Firing is additional, charged at $10 per kilo.
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:
Improve your skills on the pottery wheel while learning:
- Wedging and preparing clay for throwing
- Further techniques for centreing on the wheel
- Additional support learning cylinders and bowl forms
- How to turn your forms
- How to pull handles and attach them to cylinders to create coffee mugs, jugs etc.
- Basic glazing and decorating techniques; A selection of underglazes and dipping glazes are provided!
- Creating many different forms including casserole dishes, flatware such as plates and platters, and much, much more.
What to bring:
Bring your own clay, tools, and towel. Although clay washes out easily, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, or you can bring an apron! 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. On rare occasions, classes may be cancelled if there are not enough students booked in – ensure you are booked in to avoid showing up to closed doors! We will contact students directly to reschedule cancelled classes.