Feel it! Mini course in pottery wheel throwing

When: 23–25.10 (Friday–Sunday)
Hours: Friday 17:00–19:30, Saturday 10:00–13:30, Sunday 10:00–13:30
Total hours: 9.5 h
For whom: 13+ years old
Number of participants: max 3
Level: beginner and intermediate

We will talk about how to choose clay, where to get it, how to reclaim it and minimize waste. And how to prepare a ball for throwing in several ways – that's the key!

We will focus primarily on centering and throwing a cylinder – which is the most important shape, from which everything begins, then a bowl (controlled)… and then the sky's the limit. We will go through methods of throwing a plate and finish with the basics of throwing a bottle – a vase with a narrow neck.

You will learn about the potter's tools: what is worth having, what is essential, and what you can skip or create yourself.

We will discuss techniques for removing vessels from the wheel, why some are better than others.

Despite appearances, there won't be that much talking ;). Everything comes with practice.