Thursday Intermediate Course - October 29th

Service Description

Please read ALL of the following. This fun, supportive course is perfect if you’re already comfortable with the basics (centering clay, throwing simple forms, trimming) and you’re ready to build more control, confidence, and consistency, especially with larger pieces. Over 7 weeks, we’ll gradually work up from around 700g of clay to 1.5 kg or even beyond, throwing different, bold forms that build your skills and are exciting to create. We’ll involve sketching, trouble shooting, and group discussions for solutions, turning “oh no” moments into confident “I’ve got this” throws. We’ll focus on deliberate practice: repeating moves, refining technique, and pushing your limits. Course dates: 29/10, 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 3/12, 10/12 Times: 18:00 - 21:00 Course format: 7 weeks · 7 classes 3 hours per class (including clean-up) You work at your own pace, repeat as much as you like, and develop your own approach. Weekly Outline Week 1 — Closed forms Throwing enclosed / narrowing shapes Week 2 — Trimming & finishing Cleaning up forms · carve and attachments Week 3 — Lidded jars I Throwing bases and matching lids Week 4 — Lidded jars II Fitting lids · adjustments and decorations Week 5 — Bigger forms I Working with more clay · keeping structure Week 6 — Bigger forms II Refining shape, balance and finishing Week 7 — Glazing (there will be no more making in this class) If you’re not sure if this is the right fit, just reach out — we’re happy to help.