What is the course about?
Learners will have one wheel each. This course covers all techniques including basic beginner-level skills such as clay preparation, centring, throwing to cylinder, making bowls and turning a foot ring. More advanced learners will be challenged with individual tasks such as making lids, spouts and plates, etc. There will be an opportunity to try the more challenging aspects of wheel throwing techniques such as cutting and joining. Learners will also have the opportunity to build on existing skills and to extend them.
Suitable for all levels, no prior knowledge of pottery is required to attend this course. The course is ideal for beginners or for those who have some understanding of wheel throwing and would like to improve their skills.
Clay preparation, centering, cylinders, bowls, and turning foot-rings. Advanced topics include making lids, casseroles, spouts, bottles, plates, cutting and joining.NB - THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO GLAZE WORK ON THIS COURSE. Work made in these courses can be glazed in glaze workshops and longer weekly courses.
Learners will regularly receive feedback on their progress from the tutor.
Although decoration, tools and materials are included, please bring an apron and dress accordingly. If you already have your own tools you are encouraged to bring then with you.
By the end of the course learners will be able to centre and make wheel thrown shapes with some confidence. More experienced learners will have improved their existing skill set.
This course will enable learners to progress on to other wheel-based courses or improve their skills for self-employment.
