Beginner's Handbuilding: Stage 1

Handbuilding is one of the oldest forms of pottery. This four-week course will introduce you to a variety of techniques such as making decorative pinch bowls, slab boxes, and small coiled vessels, all while being in encouraged to experiment with traditional decorative methods such as coloured slips and brush on glazes.

Stage 1 – This course introduces you to the world of handbuilding with earthenware clay. Designed as an introductory course, this workshop is perfect for people completely new to ceramics or those looking for an informative refresher.

 

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POTTERY WORKSHOP: BEGINNER'S HANDBUILDING – STAGE 1

When: Mondays, 2pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm

Course dates: 31^st August – 21^st September

Where: The Poly Pottery (at the back of The Poly, accessed from New Street)

Duration: Four weeks

Class size: Eight per class

Tutor: Mawgan Dudding

Cost: £140, including £1 Poly Fund and all materials and equipment.

If you have any questions about the suitability of this course, please contact the team viapottery@thepoly.org  

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