Beginners Throwing Course Outline – 5/6 weeks (one evening per week):

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Week 1 –- introduction to centring, compressing, pulling

Introduction to clay and learning how to centre the clay, and then learning compression and basic pulling of walls to create a shallow dish. Make your first cylinder.

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Week 2 – centring, compressing, pulling

Continue practicing of the process, students can make pieces with taller walls (i.e bowls). 

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Week 3 – centring, compressing, pulling

Students to throw and work freely on the wheel with assistance where needed. Continue the practice of wedging, centring, compressing, pulling. Finally make the pieces that you would like to fire and keep now you are more familiar with the process.

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Week 4 – free work and trimming

Learn to turn and trim your pieces.

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Week 5 – glazing – an introduction to glazes

Glaze your pieces using our extensive range of glazes. You can choose your favourite 6 pieces to be fired in our kiln and take home.

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Week 6 - Courses that run for 6 weeks will have week 3 and 4 throwing, week 5 trimming and week 6 glazing.

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All material, tuition, glazing, paints and firings are included.

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Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or reschedule, we offer a full refund if done within 14 days of booking. If you'd like to reschedule, we're happy to accommodate one change with at least 14 days' notice before your session.

Please note, if less than 14 days' notice is provided, we are unable to offer a refund or change to the booking. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you in class! We’re committed to providing the best possible experience for all participants. In the rare event that conditions are not optimal, we may need to cancel a session and will notify you in advance. If this happens, a full refund will be provided