Throwing for beginners on the Potters wheel

Dimbleby Ceramics

Training

In Stoke-on-Trent

£ 150 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    Stoke-on-trent

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is one day course run by Mathew Dimbleby who is a trained potter with a degree in ceramics and a PGCE teaching qualification.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire)
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14 Brook Rd, Trentham, st48bh

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The course aims are clay preparation, centring clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and basic forms.

Beginners who want to learn the basic of throwing.

No knowledge required, however any current knowledge will be built on where applicable. Please inform me prior to attending the course of prior learning and we can discuss how you can get the most out of the day.

No qualifications are required by attendees to this course. The aim is to give understanding and skills on the potters wheel in a enjoyable and informative way.

The course is tutored on a one to one basis but you do have the option to bring a friend along if you prefer. If the course is being shared you will need to share the wheel throughout the day. The course is run in our own studio. Please remember to bring a sturdy box or plastic box to take any items that you wish to keep from the day away with you. We will glaze and fire one item of your choice this will be posted out at the relevant postal cost. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

We will book you in on a day that is available and that you can attend.

No prior knowledge or skills are required, although any prior knowledge will be discussed so that you can get the most out of the day.

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Subjects

  • Clay preparation
  • Centring the clay on the wheel
  • Basic health and safety with clay
  • Throwing cylinders
  • Demonstration on how the kiln works
  • Firing ranges
  • Decorative options
  • How to use tools
  • Wiring off pots
  • Demo on turning down a pot

Teachers and trainers (1)

Mathew Dimbleby

Mathew Dimbleby

Tutor, Potter

I worked in the Ceramics Industry from the age of 16 and also tutored in a variety of teaching environments from secondary to adult education. I have given lecturers at Universities on ceramics and business. I have also worked as an Education Manager I am also currently the business owner oif Dimbleby Ceramics I have a Degree in Design and Ceramics I also have a PGCE teaching qualification

Course programme

The course is tutored on a one to one basis but you do have the option to bring a friend along if you prefer. If the course is being shared you will need to share the wheel throughout the day. The course is run in our own studio. Please remember to bring a sturdy box or plastic box to take any items that you wish to keep from the day away with you. We will glaze and fire one item of your choice this will be posted out at the relevant postal cost. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

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