Six Week Beginners Pottery Course at The Crafty Potter

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Description

This fantastic six week beginners pottery course runs from The crafty Potter Studio in the beautiful village of Heskin, Lancashire. This beginners course runs every day except Sunday & Monday and is for adults aged 16+. The course must be completed within 3 months & you can alter the day or time each session- Making it great for those that can't commit to set days. The class lasts however long it takes to make your item, to a maximum duration of 2.5hrs. The course is a great introduction to clay. The tutors use pre set projects to help guide you through the various methods of clay building. Session 1: Coils You will learn how to coil clay and assemble a pot .The coiling of pots is just a term for the method of construction & they can be finished in many different ways. Week/Session 2: Potter's wheel You will be shown how to throw, centre and pull a pot on the potters wheel, then have time to have a go by yourself. You will then explore altered shapes, using your wheel creations. Week/Session 3: Slab Work using a slab of clay. You will learn how to prepare and assemble clay using the slab method, either joining a single slab or multiple to make your creation. Week/session 4: Pinch Pots & modelling In this week we explore making and joining pinch pots, along with how to shape, attach and sculpt clay to make an animal in clay. Week/session 5: Go it alone In this week you'll explore your own ideas, making 1 clay creation, using the skills learned in the first 4 weeks. This session isn't tutor lead but help & support is on hand. Week/Session 6: A glazing session You'll explore glazes and glaze your 2 favourite items from the course. Once you have attended this course there is the option of becoming a Potter Member, where you can further explore your own ideas & hone those pottery skills. The Crafty Potter studio is based within Heskin shopping Village, a unique retail and leisure destination featuring over 40 unique shops and businesses, With free parking we’re a perfect destination for you to make a great fun day out. The course makes a fabulous gift for all occasions

What's included in the price?

Bisque firing of all your items Glazing & re firing of 2 of your creations Use of the studio tools Take home your creations at a later date Tea & coffee throughout the session

Duration

6 weeks

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Teenagers
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Public transport
  • Daytime (weekdays)
  • School holiday workshops & activities
  • Weekends
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Long term / weekly / monthly
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Hen dos
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for all abilities
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Venue

Heskin Hall Farm, Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PA

Booking options

six week course
10:00 - 12:30
£165.00 See dates
six week pottery course
13:30 - 16:00
£165.00 See dates