Course Content
Four Week Wheel Throwing Course
Week 1 – an introduction to throwing on the wheel, focusing on mastering centring techniques and pulling up walls to craft functional pieces.
Week 2 – students graduate to working with larger clay pieces, building upon the skills acquired in the previous session.
Week 3 – attention turns to trimming and enhancing pieces, learning techniques such as trimming feet and refining leather-hard surfaces. Additionally, students delve into adding handles or carving designs onto their creations.
Week 4 – a session dedicated to glazing. Students have the opportunity to hand-paint their pieces using a diverse selection of Amaco glazes, adding the final touch to their ceramic works.
Six Week Beyond Beginners Wheel Throwing Course
Week 1 – a refresher on the fundamentals of wheel throwing, focusing on efficient centring, consistent cylinders, even wall thickness and working with larger amounts of clay.
Week 2 – students build on the cylinder to explore more complex forms, including bowls, bottles, bellied vases and collared forms.
Week 3 – a session dedicated to trimming and refining work. Students explore different trimming techniques, including tap centring, chuck trimming, refining feet and rims, and decorative finishing.
Week 4 – students begin throwing with intention, planning pieces before making and focusing on areas such as larger forms, matching sets and more complex forms.
Week 5 – attention turns to decoration and surface development, exploring techniques such as handles, carving, sgraffito, slip trailing, stamping and texture.
Week 6 – a final glazing workshop covering dipping, pouring, brush-on glazes, layering and wax resist to complete finished pieces.