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Description

We will explore basic hand building techniques of pottery making, including coil-building, ‘pinching' & slab building technique for designing and crafting a serving platter and a serving bowl. WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS: Introduction to hand-building pottery technique:  - We will learn the basics of handbuilding in pottery like pinching, slab building and coiling. Design: - Through the course of learning to build by hand, I will guide you in bringing your own personality to your design. - Each participant will be able to hand build a platter/plate, and a bowl. Design and decoration: - We will explore sgrafitto surface design method in the second half of the day. Please bring a photo, an image, postcard or a sketch as inspiration to draw on the surface for Sgrafitto. Glazing and firing:  - Your creations will be finally dried, fired in a ceramic kiln, and glazed. I believe in the essence of using the most convenient tool available to human kind - hands! So very little tools will be used. Just bring your inspiration and enthusiasm.

What's included in the price?

- Teaching hours. - Materials, clay and tools. - The cost includes 2 firings. - You will have access to my personal books on pottery. - Everything you create, you will be taking home.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Teenagers
  • Intermediate level
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
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FAQs

Being a small studio setup- I am unable to offer refund for last minute cancellation. You can transfer the class to a friend.
However, if your space is sold at the last minute, a full refund will be offered to you.

There is ample parking near my studio.

Venue

Vallari Harshwal Studio, The Coach House, Yeldall Manor, Bear Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9XR