This intermediate pottery course is designed for students who have achieved basic competency and are ready to expand their skills. Move beyond basic centering and the standard bowl, and begin setting a personal standard for your work. This class focuses on refining technique, creativity, and purposeful design to help you elevate your pottery.
Course Highlights:
- Learn proper clay preparation for throwing and how to care for your clay to achieve better results.
- Explore the design and purpose behind each piece you create, ensuring that your work reflects your personal style and intention.
- Techniques covered include:
- Making and fitting lidded pots
- Centering larger amounts of clay
- Using Batts for easier clay handling
- Techniques for making two-piece pottery forms
Students are encouraged to share any specific forms they wish to master or challenges they would like to overcome. We will work together to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your pottery journey.
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Level: Intermediate
Tutor: Gerald Clapham
Date and Time:
Classes run every Thursday evening over a 6-week period.
27th February; 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March; 3rd April | 6pm - 8:30pm
Ticket price: Member: $390 | Non-member: $421
Please wear enclosed shoes.
Each student will be supplied a10kg Bag of Clay, which will be issued to them and is their responsibility to look after and recycle throughout the course.
A basic throwers kit is supplied and the tutor will supply some additional tools but if a student has their own tools, they are encouraged to bring and use those.
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Terms and conditions:
Minimum class size 5, maximum 8.
Class subject to cancellation due to insufficient bookings. If a class is cancelled for this reason, a full refund will be issued.
Cancellations with full refund can be made up until 2 weeks prior to workshop commencement, however individual classes will not be refunded due to nonattendance.
Tactile Arts members can access their workshop discount by entering TAKE A SPIN MEMBER into the discount code field at the checkout.