Description

You’ll also be introduced to slip decoration and glazing. You will be given a demonstration on how glaze works ans transform each piece in the kiln. As the course progresses, you’ll have time to try more advanced forms like bottles or mugs, while developing your personal style.

Alongside skill-building, this course encourages creativity, focus, and the calming, tactile joy of working with your hands. By the end, you’ll have a small collection of your own ceramics and a strong foundation to continue your pottery journey.

Week 1 – Introduction to Throwing

• Wedging clay and getting familiar with the wheel.
• Demo: throwing a cylinder.
• Practice centering and basic throwing sequence.

Week 2 – Throwing Bowls

• Recap and demo: throwing a bowl.
• Focus on hand placement and technique.

Week 3 – Turning & Trimming

• Demo: trimming bases and making foot rings.
• Use tools to refine leather-hard work.

Week 4 – Slip Decoration

• Intro to decorating with coloured slips.
• Demo and experimentation with methods like brushing, trailing, sgraffito.

Week 5 – Glazing Basics

• Bisque-fired work ready to glaze.
• Demo: dipping and pouring.
• Learn glaze consistency and application.

Week 6 – Advanced Forms

• Demo: collars (bottles), handles (mugs), and wide dishes.
• Try new throwing techniques.

Week 7 – Studio Practice

• Practice and work on the techniques that you have been taught.
• Decide between turning, slip decorating, or glazing prep.

Week 8 – Finishing Touches

• Final trims or decoration.
• Prepare work for final bisque firing.

Once your pieces are fired and ready, they can be taken home for £12 per kilo.

Please note there are no classes during the school’s half term week.