Pottery Night Class (10 weeks)

Service Description

Ten Week Pottery Course: Inspired by the creativity and passion of the Great Pottery Throw Down? Join our resident potters for a ten-week course designed for both beginners and improvers. With at least two tutors facilitating each evening, you’ll receive plenty of guidance and support as you develop your skills. Course Overview The course runs on Wednesday evenings from September to mid-November, offering 12 dates to complete the 10-week programme. This flexible schedule allows for holidays, sick days, or other commitments without missing out. Week 1: Seize the Clay Begin with an introduction to clay and the ceramic process. After a short induction, you’ll prepare clay for your first throwing or hand-building session and explore some basic techniques. Weeks 2–10: Building Skills Over the following weeks, you’ll focus on: Wheel throwing basics: centring clay, pulling up walls, shaping, and turning items Hand-building techniques: slab building, drape moulds, and attaching handles Surface decoration: using tools, textures, and coloured slips to personalize your creations Creativity and experimentation are encouraged throughout, helping you design unique, personal pieces. Facilities The course takes place in our cosy pottery at 24 Main Street, Crawfordsburn. You’ll have access to two workshop rooms equipped with: 6 tabletop wheels 2 sit-down wheels 2 workbenches A slab roller and extruder All your works-in-progress will be safely stored on site for the duration of the course. Key Details Duration: 10 weeks (12 dates provided) When: Wednesday evenings Where: Loaf Pottery, 24 Main Street, Crawfordsburn Capacity: 10 spaces available Age: Adults 18+ only Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Discover the joy of clay, learn new skills, and create something truly special.