PM 6 week open course 1st May

Course information

Are you looking to develop your skills or have a particular project in mind that you would like some guidance on? This course is suitable for complete beginners or those that have some previous experience but are wishing to develop skills with optional guidance. We have 4 wheels in the studio and a wide range of hand building tools. There is space for up to 10 students to work. Areas that can be developed and covered: Slab building - Preparing clay (wedging and conditioning), controlling thickness and preventing cracks and warping. Coil building - Clay preparation and wedging, rolling even coils by hand, controlling coil thickness and length. In addition coil building can be used as both a structural building or decorative method. Decorative techniques - Use of texture tools, stamps and found objects, carving and sgraffito and layered surface decoration using glazes. Wheel throwing - Wedging techniques, centring and pulling walls and developing form. Working with glazes - creating test tiles, applying and using different types of glaze (underglaze, engobe and dipping glaze) What’s included? 6x. 2.5 hour classes of practical making and learning time followed by time to clean up. All materials including clay, a selection of glazes, firing and tuition up to a height or length of 20cm. Anything over this will incur a small additional charge dependant on size. What will you need to provide? You will need to come armed with a plastic storage box to keep work in a workable condition between sessions. You will be provided with an apron, but it is advisable that you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy! Session dates: Friday 1st May 12.30pm-3pm Friday 8th May 12.30pm-3pm Friday 15th May 12.30pm-3pm Friday 22nd May 12.30pm-3pm Friday 29th May 12.30pm-3pm Course break for bisque firing Friday 12th June 12.30pm-3pm Work will be ready for collection approximately 4 weeks after your last class. The process of drying and firing will be explained to you in detail at the time of your course or class. Please read the terms and conditions by following the link at the bottom of this page before booking. Unfortunately as these are consecutive sessions any missed sessions will not be repeated. PACEMAKER: All potters wheels (every brand) are potentially harmful to a person who has a pacemaker you must seek information and guidance from your doctor.