Description
Join ceramicist Ed Hill on this day workshop to learn how to throw clay on the wheel. In this workshop Ed will teach you the fundamentals of throwing. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance including centering clay on the wheel, how to measure clay weight and create the right forms. Alongside this, Ed will demonstrate the use of throwing tools and ribs and show techniques on trimming with control and accuracy. Over the course of the day, you will have a designated wheel to use for practise, focusing on hand movements, clay preparation and shaping. You will then decide which specific shapes you would like to practise further, spending time on the wheel to gain a more in-depth understanding of the motions and stages needed to get to a finished pot. You will leave this workshop with confidence in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful pottery. You will choose one piece from your day of throwing to be fired with a transparent or white glaze. You will learn and decide which specific shapes you would like to focus on, all whilst gaining further understanding of the motions and stages needed to get to a finished pot. Further focus will be on measuring clay weight, creating the right forms using throwing tools and ribs, and finishing pots to a fine standard. If desired, you could speed dry pots and trim to create a trimmed foot. Examples of trimming tools and their exact use will be demonstrated as well as tips and techniques on trimming with control and accuracy. You will leave this workshop confident in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful pottery. Ed will encourage you to share thoughts and favourite techniques through discussion and the emphasis, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with the main aim to learn a lot and feel more confident in throwing. You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Please remove jewellery and tie hair back. Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend, until 4pm.
What's included in the price?
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Please remove jewellery and tie hair back. All materials and equipment are included. One piece of work will be kiln fired with a transparent or white glaze. Firings can take up to 6 weeks. We will contact you when your work is ready for collection.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
