8 week (16hr) Complete Introduction to Pottery
This course covers all the foundation skills of pottery: wheel-throwing, trimming, slab building, coiling, handles, slip decoration, painting glazes, and dipping glazes.
The course includes:
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All materials and firing (to stoneware temperature with food-safe glazes) and you will produce: four thrown pots and two large hand-built pots
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Membership for the duration, so you can attend access sessions for just £4 per hour
Afterwards ongoing membership is open to anyone who has completed a course
Course Structure
Weeks 1-4: time split between wheel throwing and a slab built jug, with glazing
Weeks 5 & 6: wheel trimming and a coil project
Week 7: Slip Decoration
Weeks 8: dip glazing and painting glazes
Dates and times
Monday April 28th- June 16th 6- 8pm: fully booked
Wednesday April 30th- June 18th 6- 8pm: fully booked
email hello@maryhillopenartspace.org to join the waiting list
It is usually possible to accommodate people occasionally moving between days/times, or we can get you up to speed during an access session if you need to miss a week.
Payment of £300 is taken in 3 parts by direct debit
Course prices include studio membership for the duration of the course, so you can access the studio for just £4 per hour outside class