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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. She 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 intermediate. With small groups of four, Rebecca can tailor her guidance and give plenty of 1:1 time.
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
Recap and throwing round/bowl shapes
Week 3
Practice makes perfect - time on the wheel
Week 4
Refine your pieces, trim your work and making handles using the traditional pulling technique.
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. She 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 intermediate. With small groups of four, Rebecca can tailor her guidance and give plenty of 1:1 time.
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
Recap and throwing round/bowl shapes
Week 3
Practice makes perfect - time on the wheel
Week 4
Refine your pieces, trim your work and making handles using the traditional pulling technique.
Week 5
Surface decoration with coloured slips and finishing details
Week 6
Glazing your chosen pieces and preparing them for their final firing