Tuesday Morning Pottery

During this eight week course you will use a range of handbuilding techniques including pinching, coiling, slabbing and use of press and hump moulds. You will also be able to try out wheelwork if you wish or develop your skills if you already know the basics. You can explore the many ways of using texture and decorative techniques in your work.

Week 1 – Health & safety, pinch pots, coiling and use of hump & press moulds & preparing clay for wheelwork,

Week 2 – wheelwork, slabwork, adding texture

Weeks 3-8- continuing tu use handbuilding and wheelwork techniques, adding colour with slips and glazes

Week 6 is the last week for starting new projects. This is to allow projects to be finished by the end of the course.

Dress for out door play, as clay can be messy, and do trim long nails, as they will impact on your artistic flare with clay!

Please bring a clean wipeable apron and an old hand towel with you to each session.