Description
This fantastic six week beginners pottery course runs from The crafty Potter Studio - Chorley studio This beginners course runs every day except Sunday and is for adults aged 16+. The class lasts however long it takes to make your item, to a maximum duration of 2.5hrs. The course is a great introduction to clay. The tutors use pre set projects to help guide you through the various methods of clay building. Session 1: Coils You will learn how to coil clay and assemble a pot. The coiling of pots is just a term for the method of construction & they can be finished in many different ways. Week/Session 2: Potter's wheel You will be shown how to throw, centre and pull a pot on the potters wheel, then have time to have a go by yourself. You will then explore altered shapes, using your wheel creations. Week/Session 3: Slab Work using a slab of clay. You will learn how to prepare and assemble clay using the slab method, either joining a single slab or multiple to make your creation. Week/session 4: Pinch Pots & modelling In this week we explore making and joining pinch pots, along with how to shape, attach and sculpt clay to make an animal in clay. Week/session 5: Go it alone In this week you'll explore your own ideas, making 1 clay creation, using the skills learned in the first 4 weeks. This session isn't tutor lead but help & support is on hand. Week/Session 6: A glazing session You'll explore glazes and glaze your 2 favourite items from the course. Once you have attended this course there is the option of becoming a Potter Member, where you can further explore your own ideas & hone those pottery skills. The Crafty Potter Chorley studio is located within Lancashire's Market Town of Chorley, Based on the edge of the Town Centre, next to Bus & Rail transport links. Car parking is just across the road. The course makes a fabulous gift for all occasions.
What's included in the price?
- Step by step tuition. - Use of studio tools & equipment. - Bisque firing of all your work, ready for collection 3 weeks later. - Tea & coffee.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hen dos
- Corporate days out & team building
- Public transport
