Beginners Throwing Course
£225.00
What's included?
The course will run over five sessions, each lasting 2 hours. Booking is flexible, so you will not need to commit to a schedule, although ideally you should be able to commit to at least one session per week (there is only so long that clay can be held in its 'leather hard' stage to be able to further work on the piece before it dries completely).
The course will cover an introduction to clay, and how it is prepared. After being able to pull a cylinder and practicing gaining height, we will explore throwing different forms, for example bowls, bottles and vases, forms with lids, and forms with handles such as mugs and jugs. We will look at how our thrown pieces can be altered as the clay dries, for example making incisions and decorating, adding handles, and refining our pieces by trimming away excess clay and turning foot rings. Finally we will briefly explore the process of glazing and firing our pieces.
Courses are conducted either individually or as a pair, so please consider booking with a friend or family member.
What do I need?
Please wear sensible clothes and flat shoes that you don't mind getting dusty / dirty. Please make sure that long hair is tied back and bear in mind that nails need to be a sensible length for working on the pottery wheel. You may wish to bring an apron. Please make payment for the course when you arrive at your first session, with either cash or card.
What's next?
If you enjoy the mindfulness, satisfaction and teachings from working with clay, and discover it as something that you wish to pursue, you may wish to consider booking our studio for 'pay as you go' pottery where you are free to use the studio to develop your skills and further practice what you have learned. We aim to provide a creative space where people can come to play and experiment with clay and glaze, browse the resources for inspiration and share ideas with others.
Please email info@saltydogpotterystudio.co.uk for all course bookings.
