Learn how to throw mugs, bowls and lidded jars in this enjoyable week long intensive course. Intermediate students can use this as a chance to refresh their skills on the wheel.
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This five day course is all about working on the potter’s wheel, developing skills, technique and confidence to successfully throw with clay. Firing will be discussed and pieces made can be left to be biscuit fired.
What will we cover?
All of the basic techniques will be covered, including clay preparation and reclaim, throwing cylinders, bowls, bellied pots and controlling form through to more complicated lidded pots. Students with more experience will be encouraged to develop different approaches to working with scale and altering and assembling forms as well as developing their own projects. If you would like to glaze your work you can select pieces for biscuit firing and return for a separate glazing workshop in September (you will need to book a place on ‘Glazing your work’ VR767,VR766).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Centre clay on the potter’s wheel - Make simple forms such as mugs, jugs and bowls with control - Make and fix handles to your work - Turn a foot-ring on a bowl and use turning tools to accentuate a form - Demonstrate how to measure and throw a lid to fit a jar
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Because of the intensive nature of this course, it is aimed at the beginner with some experience, to the more practised student who wishes to develop their skills further.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Group and individual demonstrations supported by discussions and visual presentations. Information will be provided on modern makers, galleries and exhibitions for students who want to extend their knowledge further.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There will be a cost of £2.75 per 500g of clay before the first firing. Porcelain has an additional cost of £24:00 per bag/ £12:00per half bag. In the final week you will need to pay for materials that you have used, payments to be made by contactless card reader.
A range of tools are available to use within the department.
For health and safety reasons you should wear closed footwear (no sandals or flip flops) and be aware that clothes may get messy although aprons will be provided.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Part-time, full-time courses and workshops are available at City Lit. Advanced students will be encouraged into more adventurous projects. There will also be a glazing session at the beginning of September for those wanting to glaze further pieces of work (course codes VR767 and VR766).
Depending on your experience you may also be interested in: VR724 Pottery on Saturdays VR736 Pottery evening course VR718 An Introduction to Throwing & Decoration VR780 Ceramics on Sunday Please check the website for the full range of ceramics courses.
Matt Sherratt has studied Ceramics at Loughborough College of Art and design where he gained a First BA Hons Degree. Later on having worked at the City Lit as a technician he went on to study Ceramics at the Royal College of Art. Matt has taught at the City Lit for over twenty years and this experience has enabled him to fine tune and develop his teaching of ceramics. Matt finds great pleasure passing on making skills, techniques and creativity. He is a full-time maker and exhibits regularly in galleries and ceramic art fairs. He also produces large scale work for commercial commissions. Please take a look at www.mattsherratt.com for more info.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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