5 week Beginner Wheel Throwing Course
When? Wednesdays 6-8pm on 1st October, 8th October, 15th October, 22nd October, 29th October.
Where? Our Pottery Studio location is 54a High Street, Innerleithen
Suitable for complete beginners to pottery or those who have done a couple of classes in the past. This course is suitable for adults or children 16+ accompanied by a participating adult.
Course outline :
Learn to throw many forms on the wheel for example cylinders, bowls, soap dishes, spoon rests and more! You will get the opportunity to learn how to throw, trim, centre and glaze your products too!
Each 2-hour session offers hands-on guidance in a small group setting of up to 4 people for close attention and tutoring.
At the end of the course you will have around 6-8 finished items!
We will be working with a smooth white stoneware clay perfect for throwing with.
All items will be food and drink safe when glazed properly.
Commitment to all five sessions is required.
Course Schedule:
Week1: Get to grips with the potters wheel and learn how to throw bowls.
Week 2: Trim your bowls from the week prior and further throwing practice.
Week 3: Learning to throw cylinders.
Week 4: Trim your cylinders, attaching handles and carving decoration.
Week 5: Glaze your pottery designs.
