This course will teach you three essential hand building techniques, pinching, coiling and slab building, which you can apply to making a variety of different ceramic pieces. You will be taught a different method each week and can make an array of things, from functional mugs, vases and bowls to more decorative pieces like animal sculptures or wall hangings.
You will also be taught decorative techniques, including slip decorating, sgraffito and glazing.
Feel free to bring your own ideas for inspiration, or just come with an open mind. You will be guided with demonstrations and given ideas and inspiration, but this is also a flexible class where you can adapt the techniques to make your own unique creations.
Please note: there will be no class on 11th August. The last class with be 18th August.
Student testimonials:
The relaxed atmosphere is great, it allows people to chat and have fun while doing some pottery.
I enjoy the freedom to work on my own projects but with assistance and guidance from Holly if needed.
Please bring your own apron and you are welcome to bring your own tools.
Please note: there will be no class on 11th August. The last class will be on the 18th August.
Please get in touch if you have any additional needs that would be helpful for us to know about, and we will try to arrange adjustments for you to better access the workshop. If you need to bring a carer with you, please let us know in advance so we can ensure there is enough space. Email us on admin@bristolfolkhouse.co.uk or call us on 01179262987.
Please note: All 10, and 12 week courses have a half term break in the middle. For term dates please visit our Contact us page. We are not open on bank holiday Mondays and any class that falls on these days will be made up at the end of term.
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Refunds
Please see full terms and conditions for more information.
Latecomer
If a course has already started, please call the office as it may be possible to join after the start date. This may only be possible if the course is not already full, if it is not disruptive for the other students and you are aware that you have missed a percentage of the course and the tutor will not have time to catch you up. This will be at discretion of the Folk House. We run our courses termly, so it might be best to start at the beginning of the course.
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