Beginners 3 Week Taster Hand-building Pottery Course - Macclesfield

This is a 3-week beginner’s taster course to learn basic hand-building techniques with clay.

Over the three weeks, we will create, decorate and complete three small projects:

• 2 slab coasters
• A pinch pot
• A coiled pot

You'll have time to add decoration to your pots before they're fired and ready for collection the week following the last week.

Knowledge Required

Beginner - all levels welcome, these sessions are for those with some or little experience working with clay.

* This workshop is for ages 16+ only.

Techniques we will cover

• Slabs - rolling and working with slab forms
• Pinch - a delicate and intricate method to create a form
• Coiling - an ancient method of building making a winding and circular form
• Decoration techniques - sgraffito and painting
• Glazing

Materials Provided

• Everything, no additional costs - you'll make 2 small pots and 2 coasters
• We work with earthenware clay, items made are for indoor purposes

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little messy. Aprons are provided.

Timings

• Each session will be 2 hours a week for 3 weeks
• Thursday Evenings,4th, 11th, 18th July
• 7pm - 9pm

The workshop is held at the Periwinkle & Clay Creative Studio - it's a bright, friendly and welcoming space. A refreshments menu is available.

Host or Publisher Periwinkle and Clay