Class registration will open end of September. If you’d like to be notified when the registration opens please follow TheWhistlingPotter on Instagram and/or sign up below.
No Experience require;) Shorter nails and hair tied back is
Each 5-week session costs $270 + GST which includes all clay, tools and glazes. Classes have a maximum of ten (10) students for a very hands on learning experience.
Students start on the wheel day one, no hand building is taught during these sessions.
Day 1– Participants will be shown the process of centering, throwing and shaping a pottery piece on the wheel. Students will then use the pottery wheel to make 2-3 pieces on day 1. (2-3hour)
Day 2– Participants will be shown a demonstration on trimming and cleaning the pieces thrown in class 1 after which the participant will trim the pieces they threw on day 1. After the trimming the participants will throw another 1-3 pieces on the wheel. (2-3hour)
Day 3– Participants will be shown a demonstration on trimming and cleaning the pieces thrown in class 2 after which the participant will trim the pieces they threw on day 1. After the trimming the participants will throw another 2-3 pieces on the wheel. (2-3hour)
NOTE: Day 3 is supervised by a less experienced instructor.
Day 4– Trimming, carving, sculpting and cleaning the pieces thrown in day 2 & 3 as well as handle making for any mugs. (2-3hour)
Day 5– Glazing of the pieces will be completed in this class. (2-3hour)