Pottery throwing course starting the 20th January (6weeks)
Description
Pottery Wheel – 6 week beginners course: Our lovely Cathy Yeates will be teaching throwing at the Art Space again after having been teaching hand built pottery and throwing with us since the very beginning! During this 6 week throwing course you will work on your own potters wheel. Each session will start with clay preparation, followed by a demonstration by Cathy Yeates. You will then have time to practice yourselves and be given guidance as needed. What’s more, after completing this course you can join our pottery membership straight away!!! 20th January, 18:00-20:30 Introduction to the Art Space. Clay preparation and wedging, centring the clay and throwing simple beakers and bowl 27th January, 18:00-20:30 Learn to turn pots thrown in Week 1. Explore throwing cup shapes 3rd February, 18:00-20:30 Continue using turning techniques. Learn how to make and attach handles to cups thrown in Week 2. Explore pattern making and surface design. 10th February, 18:00-20:30 Practice techniques learned in previous weeks and learn to make bowls. 17th February, 18:00-20:30 Improving and practicing techniques. 24th February, 18:00-20:30 HALF TERM 3rd March, 18:00-20:30 Finish all pieces by using various glazing techniques Throwing can be very messy so it is best to come to the classes in clothes and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty. It is best to remove watches and jewellery, long hair tied back and fingernails kept short. Glazed pottery can be collected 2 weeks after the course ends, we will contact you to arrange collection
What's included in the price?
materials, tea & coffee
Duration
17½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Residential
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Public transport
FAQs
Both train and bus station are a short walk from the Art Space
There is a car park called station road car park. It is located opposite the entrance of Tesco and it is free (despite it says it is only free after 18:00 and all day Sunday). Alternatively, there are some free spaces by the train station and in some nearby neighbourhoods.
