Pottery – Suitable for Beginner – Thursday’s Class
Course Description:
This class is suitable for complete beginners to pottery. Students will design and create pottery pieces with both functional and decorative applications, from the planning and creating process to the final glazed form.
Techniques demoed include pinching, coiling, slab construction and how to plan and create your own work.
Structure of classes subject to change.
The intention of this class is to teach new skills within a relaxed, friendly environment.
Week 1: Introduction
Health and Safety
Clay basics
Pinch Pots
Week 2: Tools
Sculpting
Week 3: Coil Pots
Slab Rolling
Week 4: Surface techniques
Wrapping
Hump/Slump Moulds
Week 5: Construction
Box making
Glazing
Personal Project Planning
Week 6: Project Planning
Maquette Making
Personal Projects
Week 7: Personal Projects
Week 8: Glazing/ Collection of Work
Course Day & Time: Thursday evening 7.00 – 9.30
Start Date: 22/09/2022
Cost: €130
(Please note a tool kit for this class is available to purchase from the tutor for an additional €20 paid to the tutor on the first night of the class. No need to buy this kit if you have your own tools)
Course Format: In class with tutor (Maximum of 10 students)
Duration: 8 weeks
Enrolment: Enrolment will begin in the first week of August 2022. You can enrol online through by clicking on the Easy Payments Button then.
Tutor: Naomi Boylan
