Private 6 part hand building course

Course information

The 6-part course will enable you to build on from one of our taster classes, serve as a reintroduction to ceramics from past experiences or allow you to develop a foundation knowledge as a complete beginner. Experience how to prepare your clay for making and learn about basic form making. These are private sessions but upto 3 friends can choose to do a course together by each purchasing an individual plan. Part 1. Introduction to the coil method. Part 2. Continuation of the coil method. Part 3. Introduction to underglazes and surface design Part 4. Introduction to drape and push molds. Part 5. Open time to complete projects and develop skills Part 6. Introduction to glazing. If you have your own projects and ideas in mind then you are more than welcome to use the course time to explore these with support and tutoring from me. Price: £300 What’s included? 6x 2 hour classes of practical making and learning time followed by time to clean up. After buying this course we will contact you to schedule in your 6 sessions if not chosen at checkout. They must be taken within a 3 month window. Each step of the building journey will be explained as the course progresses and questions are welcomed! All tools, equipment, materials, and firing, as described below, are included. You will be provided with an apron, but it is advisable that you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy! You can choose upto THREE of your favourite pieces to be fired and glazed. Additional pieces can be glazed and fired at a cost of £10 an item, payable before the end of the course. You will be emailed when your work is ready for collection, this will be approximately 4 - 6 weeks after your last class. With prior arrangement and payment of delivery fees work may be sent via courier or another mailing service. Where can it take you? With further lessons, you can go on to develop your hand building skills, developing more complex vessel shapes and exploring other methods such as slab building and pinch pots. If desired, you can even explore how to incorporate decoration such as underglaze, sgraffito and glaze layering to further enhance your pieces. Please read the terms and conditions by following the link at the bottom of this page before booking.