Pottery Throw Down 3 week Course

Description

Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down, or ghost, and think "I want to try that!" ...Well, you can with these taster throwing sessions in which you will explore the techniques of throwing on a wheel. During the 3 week course you will learn how to wedge and prepare balls of clay and then have lots of time to practice the basics of throwing, centring your clay, pulling and then shaping clay to make cylinders and bowls. You will then learn how to trim and make handles, and finally glazing. Your pieces will be bisque fired, and then a final firing, after which you can amaze your friends and family with your own collection of pottery. (Aprons are provided but please wear appropriate clothing and take off any jewellery as clay can very messy.) There will be a maximum of 7 people attending this course, each with their own dedicated potter’s wheel. Suitable for adults and older children. This course takes place on various dates and runs 6.00-8.00pm each week for 3 weeks (see the three dates below.) Courses start on: - 11th March 2025 - 6th May 2025 - 17th June 2025

What's included in the price?

Materials and clay, tools, tuition, refreshments, firing.

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Felix Tabitha

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

Felix Tabitha offer a diverse range of workshops and events in our amazing Sorting Office space in Emsworth on the Hampshire and Sussex borders. If you’d like to try your hand at making your own unique piece, join one of our workshop sessions. All our workshops are fun and friendly and have a range of skills sets suitable for beginners to arty pros.