2 day – Beginners Throwing Course (July)

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****DUE TO COVID-19 ALL CURRENT WORKSHOP COURSES & EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN LINE WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES****

This course which will be run by experienced Potter Jon French is an opportunity to have a one to one experience for those who would love to learn how to throw and refine their very own pot.

The two day course which takes place at the LoveClay workshop facility at Valentine Clays HQ in Fenton will give you knowledge of how to:

DAY 1:

Prepare clay (wedging and kneading)
Centre the clay
Throw cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness
Developing basic forms
Wiring pots off the wheel


DAY 2:

Turning, refine and shaving thrown pieces
Impressing patterns into refined piece
At the end of the course you will then have the choice of up to 2 pots that will be glazed and fired. Additional pots can be fired at an additional cost if you wish.

There are a maximum of 7 places available with each student having their own wheel for use throughout the day. Basic materials, tools and lunch will be provided.

The price for a 2 day beginners throwing course is £200 per person.