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Learn the foundations of wheel throwing in this intimate six-week course with Rebecca Finnerty - ceramicist and shop owner. Rebecca makes tableware for coffee shops & restaurants in Bristol and beyond & is passionate about the art of wheel throwing & glaze chemistry.
Meeting on the same day and time each week, you'll be guided through step by step how to throw a pot on the wheel before having the opportunity to decorate your work with slip and/or glaze to create your own handmade ceramics.
Classes are limited to just four people, creating a relaxed and supportive environment where every student benefits from plenty of individual guidance and hands-on tuition.
This class is suited for complete beginners to people wanting to refine their throwing practice. With small groups of four, Rebecca can tailor her guidance.
You're welcome to keep as many pieces as you like. We kindly ask for a firing fee of £5 per kg for any work you'd like to fire. Your finished ceramics will be ready to collect from the shop approximately 2–4 weeks after the course has finished.
Week 1
Introduction to the pottery wheel, centring clay and making your first cylinders.
Week 2
Develop your throwing skills and making bowl
Week 3
Practice makes perfect - time on the wheel
Week 4
Refine your pieces, trim your work and pulling handles
Week 5
Surface decoration with coloured slips and finishing details
Week 6
Glazing your chosen pieces and preparing them for their final firing
Learn the foundations of wheel throwing in this intimate six-week course with Rebecca Finnerty - ceramicist and shop owner. Rebecca makes tableware for coffee shops & restaurants in Bristol and beyond & is passionate about the art of wheel throwing & glaze chemistry.
Meeting on the same day and time each week, you'll be guided through step by step how to throw a pot on the wheel before having the opportunity to decorate your work with slip and/or glaze to create your own handmade ceramics.
Classes are limited to just four people, creating a relaxed and supportive environment where every student benefits from plenty of individual guidance and hands-on tuition.
This class is suited for complete beginners to people wanting to refine their throwing practice. With small groups of four, Rebecca can tailor her guidance.
You're welcome to keep as many pieces as you like. We kindly ask for a firing fee of £5 per kg for any work you'd like to fire. Your finished ceramics will be ready to collect from the shop approximately 2–4 weeks after the course has finished.
Week 1
Introduction to the pottery wheel, centring clay and making your first cylinders.
Week 2
Develop your throwing skills and making bowl
Week 3
Practice makes perfect - time on the wheel
Week 4
Refine your pieces, trim your work and pulling handles
Week 5
Surface decoration with coloured slips and finishing details
Week 6
Glazing your chosen pieces and preparing them for their final firing