Pottery & Claywork - Throwing Workshop

Course intent

This workshop will give you the chance to experience clay and throw on the Potters’ wheel or spend the day working on your own project. Suitable for all abilities. You will select your best pot that will be unturned, and bisque fired ready to take home.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• How to wedge the clay, centre the clay on the wheel and make a basic cylinder.
• The tutor will also give you a demonstration on how to alter the basic cylinder shape.
• As there is one person to a wheel you will have time to practise and develop your throwing skills.

Those with some experience will be helped to improve and become more confident with their throwing skills.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Discover your artistic potential and have fun along the way. SAL workshops are suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. All materials will be provided (unless stated in course description), and you'll leave with your own handmade creations. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• A notebook and pen/pencil
• Sensible, closed toe shoes
• An apron or wear old clothes
• An old towel
• Nails should be clipped as long nails will damage your work
• Avoid wearing hand and wrist jewellery to prevent loss or damage

Additional Costs/Information:

• Materials and Technician Fees: Basic materials and technician costs are included in the course fee.
• Firing Limitations: We are only able to fire pieces that are produced during class time, using materials provided by SAL.

Attendance:

• Learners can only attend the sessions they are signed up for. Unfortunately, missed classes cannot be made up in another session.

If you have any queries, please email the tutor at adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto Pottery & Claywork – Stage 1, Pottery & Claywork Workshops or further Arts & Crafts courses at SAL.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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