Pottery Classes

 

What?

One to one tuition in throwing on the potter’s wheel

 

Where?

The Happy Crab Gallery

20A Gloucester St, Weymouth, DT4 7AW

 

How long? How much?

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​*First session, have a go!

Special introduction offer, 90 minutes session for £49, or share with a friend 45 minutes each for £30 each, try it out, this could be either a just for fun one off experience or to see if you want to do more. 

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Weekly classes

90 minute lessons, focussed one to one tuition

£60 a session. Pay as you go.

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What is included?

All materials and tools.

Up to 2 pots a session bisque fired and glazed for you. 

 

What do you need to bring?

An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. Everything else is provided.

Sort nails please!

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When?

Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am to 1pm, Thursday 4.30 pm to 6. 

Other times may be available, Contact Lea to find out more.

 

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What is involved? 

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Students will get focused step by step tuition in throwing on the wheel from an experienced professional potter. You will learn efficient techniques that lead on to designing your own forms. It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn, from total beginners to those with some experience, who want a more focused systematic approach than is typically found in group classes. The basic 6 week course includes clay preparation, throwing fundamentals, an introduction to making cylinder based pots and bowls. An introduction to turning and handle making.

Ongoing students can have up 2 pots per session bisque fired and glazed for them.

If you have some experience and want to develop your skills further you can choose to follow a structured curriculum or develop your own projects.