Ceramics Throwing Week - Beginners - Summer School
Course
In Twickenham
Description
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Course
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Location
Twickenham
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Different dates available
This is a fun practical beginner’s course, which aims to give you an understanding of throwing on the wheel. You will have five days working on the wheel to make a set of mugs and/or bowls. This concentrated amount of time gives you the chance to really practice and master this rewarding technique. You will be taught by a professional thrower, who has 10 years teaching experience. The course includes an evening glazing session later in the term to allow students to return and glaze their work from the summer.
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Subjects
- IT
- Teaching
- Ceramics
- School
- Project
- Ceramics Throwing
- Ceramics modelling
- Ceramics decorating
- Ceramics firing
- Ceramics handbuilding
Course programme
Your course is a practical introduction to throwing on the wheel. You will cover the basic techniques will include:
• Preparing the clay
• Centering
• Throwing on the wheel
• Turning
• Making Handles and footrings
Your course will be structured around a set project (as explained above), which will guide you step by step through the throwing process.
You will be taught through demonstration, group and individual instruction and you will learn from hands on experience, with close guidance by your tutor.
Ceramics Throwing Week - Beginners - Summer School