An Introduction to the Wheel 1 Day

This course offers participants the opportunity to become acquainted with the Potter’s wheel And choose a piece to fire. This course is an extended version of the throwing taster workshops we also offer.

No prior experience is required. With only 5 places, each participant will have plenty of one-to-one tuition and the opportunity for instruction on what you would like to develop over the duration of the course.   Adults 18 years and up. 

When: Friday 15 August 10am – 4pm or Wednesday 27 August 10am - 4pm
Where: Bernard's Studio, Leach Pottery  
Places: 5  
Equipment & materials: Clay and a basic tool kit is provided: we focus on building core skills and working directly with the clay to get the most from a core selection of tools. Please bring additional tools if you wish to use them along with an apron and hand towel.  
You will leave with: one piece that will be fired & posted to you* up to 12 weeks after the course has finished. This piece needs to be within the footprint of 20 x 20 x 20cm. Please bring a box and packing material to take a maximum of two unfired pieces away with you if you wish. 
Level: beginner