Course description
Ceramics: Throwing on the Wheel
This fun, one-day course is designed for beginners who want to learn how to create a range of objects including cylinders and bowls on a potter's wheel.es.
Upcoming start dates
Training Course Content
What you’ll learn
You will learn how to wedge and knead clay and learn the step-by-step process of how to throw a pot on a potter’s wheel under the patient and friendly guidance of our experienced tutor.
More experienced potters will get tips on how to improve their technique, throw more complex forms, and be given suggested exercises to help do so.
Techniques covered include:
- clay preparation (kneading and wedging)
- centering the clay
- throwing a range of forms
- throwing using Earthstone clay
- preparation and application of decorating slip
- how to apply Health and Safety guidelines in a ceramics studio
Course delivery details
Teaching methods include:
- formal instruction
- discussion
- individual tuition
- practical demonstration
- practical experience
Activate Learning
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