Pottery & Claywork - Throwing Workshop - Beginners

Course intent

This workshop will give you the chance to experience clay and throw on the Potters’ wheel. Suitable for

beginners, you will select your best pot that will be unturned and bisque fired ready to take home.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to: · wedge the clay, · centre the clay on the wheel · make a basic cylinder · alter the basic cylinder shape

As there is one person to a wheel you will have time to practise and develop your throwing skills. Those

with some experience will be helped to improve and become more confident with their throwing skills.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for beginners, and those with a little experience.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · Sensible closed-toe shoes (not sandals or flip flops) · Apron & suitable clothes for a pottery studio · Notebook and pen · Long hair must be tied back for certain processes · Nails should be clipped as long nails damage your work Basic materials/technician costs are included. However, learners who choose to work on larger projects or a significant number of pieces may be asked to pay additional materials costs depending on size or quantity. Please note that there is a maximum size for those wishing to make larger pieces of work, which is 30cm x 30cm x 40cm. It is not possible to fire anything larger than this. We are only able to fire work that has been produced in the class using materials provided by SAL.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto more advanced pottery courses with SAL.

One-day workshops are available for specific subjects such as throwing and turning.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you

would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will

then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may

not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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