The Studio Potter is a series of workshops developed to take your pottery to the next level. It is for those interested in making functional tableware in sets and collections and exploring possibilities in handmade pottery production.
4 x Sunday 3 hrs classes 10am -1pm
1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb
The aim of the workshop is to make a set of cohesive wares, unique to your personal aesthetic. Students are encouraged to make deliberate choices, develop control and create pots that are a joy to use.
Areas of focus include:
- improving technical skills
- design considerations pertaining to specific forms
- exploring ways to find your personal voice.
Each series focuses on a specific form, the first one being bowls. Throwing, turning and glazing will be demonstrated, and discussions will take place around finding inspiration and drawing on your personal narrative.
Bring your visual diary, pottery tools and sense of adventure and take this opportunity to nurture your creativity.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Class One - Sunday 1 Feb 10am -1pm
Basic drawing/planning the pot
Weighing clay, allowing free play to develop the form
Selecting a favourite to repeat the following week
Creating a low-tech measuring device
Class Two - Sunday 8 Feb 10am -1pm
Assessing the form from the week before
Techniques in production throwing
Aim for 4-6 forms that are similar
Class Three Sunday 15 Feb 10am -1pm
Fine tuning turning/trimming techniques
Assessing and critiquing work
Discussing finishing options
Class Four Sunday 22 Feb 10am -1pm
Glazing
The Studio Potter is a series of workshops developed to take your pottery to the next level. It is for those interested in making functional tableware in sets and collections and exploring possibilities in handmade pottery production.
4 x Sunday 3 hrs classes 10am -1pm
1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb
The aim of the workshop is to make a set of cohesive wares, unique to your personal aesthetic. Students are encouraged to make deliberate choices, develop control and create pots that are a joy to use.
Areas of focus include:
- improving technical skills
- design considerations pertaining to specific forms
- exploring ways to find your personal voice.
Each series focuses on a specific form, the first one being bowls. Throwing, turning and glazing will be demonstrated, and discussions will take place around finding inspiration and drawing on your personal narrative.
Bring your visual diary, pottery tools and sense of adventure and take this opportunity to nurture your creativity.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Class One - Sunday 1 Feb 10am -1pm
Basic drawing/planning the pot
Weighing clay, allowing free play to develop the form
Selecting a favourite to repeat the following week
Creating a low-tech measuring device
Class Two - Sunday 8 Feb 10am -1pm
Assessing the form from the week before
Techniques in production throwing
Aim for 4-6 forms that are similar
Class Three Sunday 15 Feb 10am -1pm
Fine tuning turning/trimming techniques
Assessing and critiquing work
Discussing finishing options
Class Four Sunday 22 Feb 10am -1pm
Glazing
What to bring:
Visual diary
Towel
Tool kit
Apron
