Beginners/Improver Throwing Course – Tableware (6 week course) Various Dates Available
£245.00
Whether you are experiencing clay for the first time, or are developing your skills as a potter and are wishing to focus your practice on the wheel in a calm and supportive environment, this beginner/improver tableware throwing course will give you the foundations of becoming a confident thrower. Over the course of 6 weeks, you will be guided through the process of creating the core elements of a functional tableware set.
During the course, you will be introduced the ceramic process, wedging and preparing clay for throwing, the basics of throwing a cylinder form, manipulating the clay into various mug and bowl forms, throwing small plates on a batt, turning and trimming on the wheel and various techniques for adding handles. You will be given the opportunity to decorate your work using coloured slip techniques or choose from our variety of stoneware glazes.
6 week Throwing Course
When is this course?
6th November – 11th December Friday Afternoons 2- 5pm
24th February – 31st March Wednesday Afternoons 2 – 5pm
What will I learn?
- On week one, we will cover the foundations of the ceramic process, wedging and preparing your clay, and will begin throwing with a focus on centring and basic pulling techniques.
- On week two we will learn how to trim your pieces on the wheel. We will then focus on throwing cylinder forms with the intention of them becoming functional drink ware.
- On week three we will trim our pieces from the previous week and learn to add traditionally pulled handles. We will then move onto throwing bowls.
- On week four we will look at more advanced trimming and adding foot rings to your thrown bowls. We will then learn how to throw plates, using a thrown batt ring.
- On week five we will trim our plates and then move into throwing more advanced forms, such as bottles, vases and jugs.
- Finally on week six, you will have the option to trim your bottle forms using a chuck, before learning to glaze your collection of pots. Your pieces will then be fired by our studio team and be ready to collect 4-5 weeks later.
Who is this aimed at?
Both complete beginners and more experienced potters are welcome on this course. Whether you have never been on the wheel before, or have some experience but would like a little more focused tuition, this course is perfect for you!
What will I take away?
We expect you will create approximately 8 pieces to fire, however this may be different for each potter.
 What do I need to bring?
Oxcombe provides aprons, towels etc, but please ensure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. Refreshments provided.
Safety
- Please ensure your safety within the ceramic studio environment and follow our health and safety guidelines.
- These sessions are aimed at adults, younger people 13+ may attend the workshop however are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The Pottery Course will be held in the Crew Yard Studio.
Event Details
Venue: Oxcombe
Email: enquiries@oxcombepottery.co.uk
