We will be running this course during the Summer Term:
25th & 26th of July from 10am to 2pm
£225 per person
 
Our Beginners Intensive 2-Day Wheel Throwing Course is perfect for anyone who is a complete beginner to working with clay and is interested in learning how to throw their own pots, or anyone who has been working with slab building and is looking to expand their clay skills.
The course costs £225 and includes 8 hours of expert tuition from Andrea, all clay included, use of all tools and equipment during the course, and the opportunity to create your own wheel-thrown pottery over two consecutive sessions.
 
During the first day Andrea will take you through the basic skills needed to throw on the wheel, such as clay preparation, centring the clay and pulling up a cylindrical shape (a key part of throwing as this is the basis for all wheel-thrown ceramic pieces). As the day progresses you will continue to build confidence on the wheel, giving you plenty of time to practise and create a selection of pots.
 
On the second day you will learn how to 'turn' the bottom of your pots, refining their shape and preparing them for their final finishing touches. Your teacher will help you refine and build on your existing throwing skills, addressing any issues you may have encountered and sharing tips on how to overcome them. You will also learn how to make useful additions to your pieces, such as adding handles, as well as exploring decorative techniques using underglazes to personalise your finished work.
 
Included in the price of this course is also the opportunity to have 6 of the pots you have made during the course clear glazed and fired.
Before you book this class please note the following:
• you will need to come and collect your pieces of work at a later date
• sadly we are not able to post pieces of pottery out
• you will be notified by email approximately 4 weeks after your course to let you know that your work is ready for collection
• pieces will be kept for 4 weeks from this point. After this time they will be disposed of to make room for other people's work
 
Everyone will have their own wheel to work on throughout the course, and these sessions are limited to a maximum of 8 people to ensure that everyone gets the benefit of our teacher's time and expertise.
 
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the Pavilion!
 
For more information or if you have any questions at all please do email us on julesandcaroline@whereinspirationblooms.co.uk
 
COURSE PRICE INCLUDES
• 2 x face-to-face 4hr lessons
• all of the clay you will need
• use of all tools and equipment during the course
• 6 pieces clear glazed and fired in our kiln
 
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the Pavilion!
 
For more information or if you have any questions at all please do email us on julesandcaroline@whereinspirationblooms.co.uk