Classes

Classes : Handbuilding

Ideal for beginners, this is a 6 week structured course which will cover Health and Safety, wedging and preparation of clay, all handbuilding techniques including pinch/thumb pots, slabbing and coiling, firing the kiln.  There will be a project for each method and during the course, we will aim to cover the use of as many different materials as possible i.e. slips, underglazes and glazes.

We offer a happy and relaxed atmosphere with the main focus on having fun, whilst learning a new skill, within a small group of people (maximum 8) and lots of individual attention.

Other courses and workshops will be be available, so if you would like to try out the potter's wheel or you want to develop further the skills you have learned, you can enrol on another course.

You will need a PVC apron and to wear casual, comfortable clothes.  There will be tools available but you might prefer to have your own tool kit - a wedging wire,  metal kidney and a potters knife is a good start.  

Cost of 6 week course £90 (including materials) payable on registration. Each session is 2 hours long.

Schedule

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