2 Hour Dipping Bowl Pottery Course

Description

This is the course for you if you're never thrown on the wheel before or are still at beginner level and fancy throwing something new to elevate the table at your next dinner party. In this two hour workshop lead by our head potter, Mathew Dimbleby, you will learn to centre the clay on the wheel and how to produce forms of even thickness, before moving on to creating two same sized dipping bowls, perfect for dips and olives. Once you have achieved the correct shape and are happy with what you have produced, it will be time to get the paint brushes out to decorate your bowl with underglaze colour whilst the clay is still wet, your final step in getting creative. Post lesson both bowls will be dried out in our studio before going through a double firing process. The first firing process is the biscuit firing to 1000oc before being glazed with a food safe, lead-free glaze and fired again to 1120oc. Your bowls will be ready to collect in approximately 2-3 weeks after your lesson.

What's included in the price?

You will be provided with all materials and an apron to wear on the day. Liquid refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring a packed lunch.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses

with Craft Courses since 2017

Message the tutor

Mathew, our head potter has worked in ceramics and the arts for over 30 years, including manufacturing, teaching, education, management and lecturing. He is a naturally skilled teacher sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with great generosity, guiding potters in making their works of art. We are now above the lovely Kiln at Number 12 in Longton where you can also enjoy great coffee and cake.