Throwing Taster Course

Service Description

This 3-week wheel throwing course is a great way to get a taste for throwing before jumping into one of our 6 or 7-week courses. You'll learn the basics of throwing, turning and glazing so that you can see a piece through from start to finish. No previous experience is needed. HOW THE COURSE UNFOLDS: Week 1: THROW - after watching a tutorial, you'll be let loose on the wheel to figure out the throwing techniques that work best for you Week 2: TURN - you'll take the pieces that you threw in week 1 and trim away the excess clay, and shape and smooth them as you please Week 3: GLAZE - you'll finish your pieces and learn how colour and texture come alive in the kiln WHAT YOU CAN MAKE: Depending on your interests, you might create mugs, bowls, plates, vases, planters, candle holders, or more. Although sometimes, when you first start out, the wheel decides! STUDIO & FORMAT: Classes are limited to 7 students to keep the studio calm and supportive, with plenty of individual guidance. Each session lasts 3 hours, including clean-up time. EXPERIENCE LEVEL Perfect for complete beginners or improvers looking for a short reminder of all the steps. If you have some experience, we’ll support you to work at your own level. SOLIDARITY PRICING To keep pottery accessible, we offer three price options. Please choose the one that best fits your circumstances: Low Income: £100 Standard: £110 Lend a Hand: £120 (helps subsidise low-income places) FINISHED WORK Student work will be bisque fired throughout the course, and glazed at the end. 2.5 kilos of fired work is included in the price and any work fired beyond this will be charged at a rate of £6 per kilo. Your pieces will be ready to collect 1–2 weeks after the course ends, once they’ve had their final firing. WHAT TO WEAR Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy (clay washes out easily). Bring an apron if you have one - we have spares if not. Please note: Participants must be 16+.