Wheel throwing taster session

Course information

Not sure if wheel throwing is for you? Then this is an ideal private session before commiting to a longer course. Ideal for beginners or those with limited experience. You can book for up to four participants. In this session you will be Introduced to centring and making cylinders with practice time on the wheel to cement the skill. Followed by an Introduction to developing basic shapes and forms. What’s included? 1.5 of practical making and learning time followed by time to clean up and follow best H&S practice in a studio setting. Each step of the wheel throwing journey will be explained as the lesson 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! Please be advised that long nails or nail extensions can make wheel throwing tricky. Minimum participant age 16 years old. You can choose TWO 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 session. You will be emailed when your work is ready for collection, this will be approximately 4 - 6 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. 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 throwing skills; developing more complex vessel shapes and also learn how to turn and finish the bases of your thrown 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. 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. Where a person fitted with a Pacemaker is in close proximity to an electric motor there is a potential for the magnetic field generated by the motor to interfere with the rhythm of the Pacemaker so it would not be doing its job of regulating heart-beat. All motors produce a magnetic field when in use, especially direct drive motors which have a magnet under the wheelhead.