<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>£135 — Full Day Course with Cooked Lunch</strong><br />5 places available <br /><strong>Saturday 14th March • 10:00am – 5:00pm</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Looking for a full day to learn, improve, and practise pottery throwing? This course offers the perfect balance of teaching, hands-on learning, and creative development – with lunch included.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>📍 Location:</strong> Clay n Glaze Studio<br />📞 +44 79 4634 4615</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:separator --></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What to Expect</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This workshop is ideal for complete beginners, enthusiastic amateurs, and developing throwers. You will learn new skills, refine essential techniques, and gain confidence working on the wheel. Throwing is a unique and satisfying experience, and we’re here to guide you step-by-step. Like learning to ride a bike, we’ll help you lose the stabilisers quickly – and teach you when you’re ready.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Course Content</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Throughout the day we will cover:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Clay preparation: wedging and handling</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Centering clay on the wheel</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Throwing cylinders (which may become mugs)</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Altering forms to create jugs and vases</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Turning, finishing, handle pulling and attaching</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Decorative techniques (if appropriate to the group)</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>You’ll also have the chance to work on a variety of electric wheels to discover your personal preference.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Day Itinerary</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>9:45am</strong> — Arrival, croissants & coffee</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>10:00am</strong> — Demonstrations & practical throwing</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>12:00pm</strong> — Tea break</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>1:00pm</strong> — Cooked lunch</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>2:00pm</strong> — Practical session & decoration</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li><strong>4:30pm</strong> — Tea break & group critique<br />Afterwards, you’ll select pieces for firing.</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Materials & Firings</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>10kg of clay (one bag) per person is included</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Firing of up to <strong>6 pieces</strong> per student is included</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Additional clay and/or firings are available at extra cost</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Finished work will be fired and available to collect at a later date</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>You may return for a separate glazing session at normal studio rates, <strong>or</strong> we can glaze your six pots for you in a choice of <strong>three</strong> colours.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>