Parent and Child Pottery Wheel course

Name: Parent and Child Pottery Wheel course
Start: 2024-11-08T16:30:00+00:00
Location: 5 Eastgate Row North, CH1 1LQ Chester, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Nov 08 2024 at 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

5 Eastgate Row North, CH1 1LQ Chester, United Kingdom | Chester, EN

Parent & Child Pottery Wheel Course
Looking for a creative and fun way to bond with your child? Our 6-week Parent & Child Pottery Wheel Course offers a wonderful opportunity to work side-by-side on the pottery wheel, learning the art of throwing clay together. Suitable for children aged 8-16 years and their parents, this course is designed to be both fun and educational, providing hands-on experience with the pottery wheel, guidance from skilled instructors, and plenty of time to create unique pottery pieces.
Course Details:
Duration: 6 weeks (1 hour per session)
Day: Fridays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Ages: 8-16 years (children) + one parent or guardian
Location: Pictura Studios, Chester
Cost:
£15 per Child per session, or
£25 per parent-child pair per session (sharing a wheel and making a piece each)
What to Expect:
Hands-on Pottery Wheel Instruction: Learn the basics of throwing clay, centring, and shaping on the wheel.
Creative Collaboration: Work together with your child to create beautiful pottery pieces, including bowls, mugs, plates, and more.
All Materials Provided: Clay, tools, glazes, and equipment are included in the course fee.
Take Home Your Creations: At the end of the course, you’ll take home your glazed and fired pottery pieces as lasting keepsakes.
Flexible Fun: Whether you’re beginners or have some experience, this course is suitable for all skill levels.
Key Highlights:
Week 1: Introduction to the Pottery Wheel and Basic Shapes - bowls
Week 2: create a matching bowl and plate set, learning how to coordinate designs and styles.
Week 3: Collaborative Projects – Create a Vase Together!
Week 4: Trimming and embelishing - add handles too!
Week 5: Glazing and surface decoration
Week 6: Glazing and Finishing – Bring Colour to Your Creations!
This course is perfect for parents who want to spend quality time with their children while learning a new skill and making memories. Sign up today to secure your place!