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The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Monday 30th June, Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd July 2025
10am - 3:30pm (30min break for lunch)
Returning for its 3rd year in a row, delve into the world of throwing with our popular 3-day intensive course at the Poly Pottery.
With expert guidance from our head potter Karl Owen, you'll learn all the fundamental techniques, starting with centering, creating cylinders, and then progressing on to more complex forms.
This course is 3 days of making back-to-back, allowing you to get to grips with the wheel in an immersive way, whether you're a complete beginner or are looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of throwing.
Our Intensive Throwing course runs just once a year and only takes on 3 people per class, making sure you get the most out of your time in the studio.
** Please note that this workshop is physically demanding, requiring the use of various muscle groups such as lower back, wrist, finger, arm, and shoulder muscles. **
Beginner Friendly.
Pottery Course: 3 Day Intensive Throwing
Where: The Poly Pottery (at the back of The Poly, accessed from New Street)
Duration: Three days, Monday 30th June, Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 10am - 3:30pm (30min break for lunch)
Class size: three per class
Tutor: Karl Owen
Cost: £339
If you have any questions about the suitability of this course, please contact our head potter Karl at karl@thepoly.org.
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