Handles in focus, 3 Days
All aspects of a vessel should be treated with care, elements such as handles are key pieces of a form which can heighten the utility and beauty of pottery. This course is for potters who already have command of the principles of throwing but wish to master the three different types of handles: loop, lug and knob and how to make and apply them.
A Potter’s Book, Bernard Leach, 1940
Participants will create forms first, which then a handle can be added to by the end of the weekend course. You will be taught how to pull handles and practice applying different handles to a variety of different forms.
When: Please see dates and availability at the bottom of the page
Where: The Leach Pottery Learning & Production Studios
Places: 6
Cost: £450
Duration: 3 days. Core teaching hours: 10am - 4pm and 10am – 3.30pm on the last day.
Please arrive at 10.00am on the first day of your course.
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 for any additional items you may wish to take with you.
Level: intermediate
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Please be aware, only assistance dogs are allowed in the Learning spaces.