Improve your throwing and confidence at the wheel, with tutor Ed Hill, for a one-day workshop focussing on throwing plates and bowls. Learn from the beginning with one-to-one guidance and tips along the way.

Based on previous plates and bowls workshops, the day will include further plate ideas that include - bowls of different shape , deep plates, platters and plates with or without rims. The beginning stages of throwing on the wheel will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one to one guidance.

There will be a focus on hand movements, clay preparation and each stage of the shape will be explored to give a full understanding of how to get from lump of clay to finished plate or bowl. Students can learn and decide which specific shapes they would like to focus on, all whilst gaining further understanding of the motions and stages needed to get a finished plate, bowl, platter or anything between.

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, students 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.

At the end of the day participants will have much more confidence in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful plates and bowls. We will share our thoughts and favourite techniques through discussion. The emphasis is always on a friendly and relaxed atmosphere - with the main aim to learn a lot and feel more confident in throwing.

What you will learn:

• The hand positions and movements from throwing with a shape in mind

• Clay weight measurement and preparation

• Throwing a plate or bowl with a rim

• The tools required to create specific forms and shapes on the wheel

  
  The workshop would be best suited to those who are comfortable centering on the wheel already or early to intermediate potters and beyond.

Tutor: Ed Hill
Date & Time: Saturday 6th April, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £95 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

• You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle or cup with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

• Our on-site café Blend is open 9am - 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?

The workshop would be best suited to those who are comfortable centering on the wheel already or early to intermediate potters and beyond.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

What will I need?

All tools and materials will be provided.

• Please tie back hair and remove loose jewellery

• Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron