Production Pottery: Throwing with Efficiency & Skill, 5 Days
Improvers & Intermediate
Progressing Skills
This course will focus on production pottery and throwing repeat forms to a consistently strong standard.
Participants will:
- focus on repeating the same form to achieve consistency
- learn techniques to increase speed and efficiency
- explore the balance of form and function
- learn about weight and measurements in relation to size
- Undertake exercises that encourage minimal steps in throwing and tool use
At the beginning of this course, there will be a short introduction to production pottery, the tools that are most effective, workspace set-up, and clay preparation.
The tutor will then explore the learning points through a series of demonstrations followed by individual practice underpinned by guidance and support. The tutor will encourage the consideration of each stage of making, filtering out unnecessary use of tools and movements with an aim to achieve a deliberate and direct approach towards making and an improvement in production, quality, and consistency.
By the end of this course, you will have practiced repeating the same forms to specific measurements, have a sound understanding of the most effective methods for repeat production throwing, and improved your skills. Due to the building project at the Leach Pottery this course does not offer the opportunity to see the production studio at the Leach Pottery.
When: See dates opposite
Where: The Leach Pottery Learning & Production Studios
Places: 5
Price: £750
Duration: 5 days. Core teaching hours: 10am – 4pm and 10am – 3.30pm on the last day.
Please arrive at 9.30am on the first day of your course for the welcome session.
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.
This course will: Help participants achieve throwing consistently and efficiently
You will leave with: Five pots that will be glazed, fired at the Leach Pottery, and sent to you* up to 12 weeks after the course has finished. Each 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 three unfired pieces away with you if you wish.
Ability & Skill Level: Improvers and Intermediate
These throwing courses are suitable for both improver and intermediate throwers. As sessions are taught in small groups, the tutor is able to provide tailored support to each participant, regardless of their skill level within the Improver and Intermediate criteria. Abilities are self-identified, so there may be a range of experience within the group—but everyone is supported at their own pace. (See here for explanation of skill level criteria)
*if the address that you would like your work posting to is non-UK, extra postage will apply.
We are delighted to offer one 10% discount in our Shop during your course.
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Please be aware, only assistance dogs are allowed in the Learning spaces.
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