6 Week Course - Throwing
A 2.5 hour weekly throwing course for complete beginners and improvers
When: Wednesday Time: 6.30pm-9pm Cost: £185
This course will provide you with all the support you need grow your confidence on a potter's wheel
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If you are completely new to the wheel or know the basics, this course will provide you with all the support you need grow your confidence on a potter's wheel. With individual guidance from experienced tutor Rachel Holian, during your weekly 2.5hr session you will learn how to make basic shapes starting with cylinders, add elements such as handles and spouts and apply simple surface decoration. Maximum 6 participants. In the final week you will get to glaze you work with our unique Claypit glazes. Firing charges apply on this course. See below.
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2025 Start Dates: 10th September, 5th November
2026 Start Dates: 7th January, 25th February, 15th April, 3rd June
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Course outline:
Week 1 - Learn/practice the basics of throwing
Week 2 - Practice throwing techniques
Week 3 - Throwing intentional shapes
Week 4 - Learn the turning process
Week 5 - Practice the turning process, add handles and simple decoration
Week 6 - Glazing week
Firing Charges:
Only pay for what you chose to fire. Your creations will be weighed by us after firing and charged at £1.30 per 100g, payable by card on collection. An average size mug will cost around £3.50, bowl £5, jug £6, vase £7.
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Missed Classes:
If you can't make a session we will do our best to offer you a replacement at a different time, depending on availability. Replacement sessions will be limited to one and must be taken during the same term.
