Introduction to Pottery

Duration: 4.5 hours total (separate days, over 2 hours each) 

Level: Beginners (no experience needed!)

Age: 18+ 

Classes Include:

• 2 kilos of clay per person, kit of tools to keep, underglazes and glazes to share on the day.
  
• Invaluable teachings from master potter Stephen Roberts.
  
• Firing of pieces.
• Take home 2 fired pieces. 

What will the classes cover?

Introduction to Pottery is a two-part intensive class to learn the basics of pottery. The first class focuses on handbuilding with clay, the second glazing your bisqued piece from the previous class.

Part 1 - Introduction to Clay:  A comprehensive class learning the basics of hand building and develop the knowledge and skills on how to effectively create with clay. 

• Origins of clay, how to use, prepare, store and recycle clay.
• Types of different clay and how this can affect your final product.
• Techniques for creating lasting pieces with varied style & effect.
• Safety and studio care for the long term potter or hobbyist.
• Troubleshooting such as crack repair and shrinkage.

Part 2 - Introduction to Glazing: An intensive class learning the essentials for underglazes and clear glazes, application techniques and preparing pieces for the kiln. 

• How to use and apply underglazes and clear glazes.
• Techniques for different effects.
• Preparing pieces for safe and successful firing .

Taught by Stephen Roberts who holds more than 30 years experience as a full time potter, production potter and teacher of pottery.

Join us at The Clay Shed and learn this immersive ancient artform, bring your friends or make some new ones with the wonderful world of pottery!