Beginners Throwing Course - 5 weeks
Islington Studio
These 5 week long wheel throwing courses allow learners to spend five weeks learning to throw cylinders and small bowls. You will also learn to trim and glaze your pots.
Each student will have their own wheel to work on for the entire duration of the course.
5 WEEK COURSES
6 glazed and fired pots are included in your course fee. Additional pots are £7 each.
Price: £249
Course I5: 17th March - 14th April, Monday, 6:30-8:30pm Fully Booked
Course I5: 19th March - 16th April, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm Fully Booked
Course I5: 21st March - 18th April , Friday, 6:30-8:30pm Fully Booked
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10% off for anyone who has already attended a 5 course at Clay Time.
Beginners Throwing Course Outline – 5 weeks (one evening per week):
Week 1 –- introduction to centring, compressing, pulling
Introduction to clay and learning how to centre the clay, and then learning compression and basic pulling of walls to create a shallow dish. Make your first cylinder.
Week 2 – centring, compressing, pulling
Continue practicing of the process, students can make pieces with taller walls (i.e bowls).
Week 3 – centring, compressing, pulling
Students to throw and work freely on the wheel with assistance where needed. Continue the practice of wedging, centring, compressing, pulling. Finally make the pieces that you would like to fire and keep now you are more familiar with the process.
Week 4 – free work and trimming
Learn to turn and trim your pieces.
Week 5 – glazing – an introduction to glazes
Glaze your pieces using our extensive range of glazes. You can choose your favourite 6 pieces to be fired in our kiln and take home.
All material, tuition, glazing, paints and firings are included.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or reschedule, we offer a full refund if done within 14 days of booking. If you'd like to reschedule, we're happy to accommodate one change with at least 14 days' notice before your session.
Please note, if less than 14 days' notice is provided, we are unable to offer a refund or change to the booking. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you in class! We’re committed to providing the best possible experience for all participants. In the rare event that conditions are not optimal, we may need to cancel a session and will notify you in advance. If this happens, a full refund will be provided