Join us for a 6 week, 3 hours a week throwing course. Let us support you through the different processes and help you learn to be a potter. Outside of your 3 hours contact time you will have the oppertunity to come in and practice your skills. You will meet like minded people in a warm ‘home from home’ atmosphere. With only 6 participants and two teachers you will get as much help as you need.

You will be taught clay preparation, coning, centering, wheel-throwing various forms (including lids and handles), trimming, and glazing. You'll also learn recycling/repurposing leftover clay, applying oxides, slips, and underglazes, and using The Pottery’s full range of glazes and effects.

Week 1 – Full induction. Learn wedging, recycling clay, and basic wheel work: coning, centering, forming. Practice controlling clay. Choose up to 3 pieces to keep.

Week 2 – Learn turning/fettling last week’s work, and how to make handles, spouts, and feet. Learn slip decoration and sgraffito.

Week 3 – Practice by making two identical pieces, focusing on using your clay efficiently. You may make more while practicing but select only two to keep.

Weeks 4–5 – Refine shape and size, and develop an individual project. By the end of week 4 create up to three related vessels to be fettled in week 5. Demonstrations on handles and spouts as needed.

Week 6 - Introduction to glazing

Class size max 6. Each student has a wheel and table space. Expect to make up to 6 pieces in the course. Extra pieces may incur a small fee for glazing and firing.

Start date : 15th September

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Please read before booking

• Unfortunately in the current climate I will be unable to offer a refund if you change your mind so please do not book unless you are sure that you can attend all sessions. However if you change your mind for any reason you can gift the whole course to a third party.