7 week beginner Pottery course Thursday
Thursday Nights 6-8pm January 8th - February 19th (excluding 12th of February)
Available spots
Service Description
7 Week Beginner Pottery workshop for Summer now available. Looking for something to do this Summer? come and learn pottery and the art of making ceramics on the wheel. This is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of pottery and build some knowledge into the world of wheel throwing. I am offering a 7 Week beginner intensive workshops starting the 6th, 7th and 8th of January and finishing on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February. located at Jacob Lyon Pottery 5 Friesian St, Cowaramup. (Tuesdays or Thursdays 6pm - 8pm) $399. $399 payment locks you in for the whole 7 weeks (6 classes) for that specific day eg: Tuesdays * Note the course is 6 classes as week 6 of the program is a break week to fire the kilns. Break days are 10th 11th and 12th of February What’s included ~ All Clay, glaze and equipment ~ All firings and finished pieces Only 6 spots available to ensure I can give you maximum attention, PM or email me to book in jacoblyonpottery@gmail.com Course Structure WEEK 1: Introduction to the wheel. Learn the 3 basic pottery forms Flatware, Bowls and Cylinders and examining the cross section of pots we make. We will also learn the basics of wedging and using a pug mill to de-air and compress clay. WEEK 2: How to modify the 3 basic pottery forms. We will learn how to reshape plates into spoon rests or make garlic graters, Learn how to turn bowls into incense holders or how to flare and twist the rim. And lastly learn how to turn cylinders from mugs into vases, learning to collar the clay top create a neck and stretch the clay to make a belly in the pot. WEEK 3: Trimming our work and attaching handles. We will learn how to smooth out the bottom and sides of our work, making our pots lighter and preventing a rocking pot. We will also learn to attach handles to our work and how to dry them to prevent uneven drying and cracking. WEEK 4: Back on the wheel learning more complex shapes, Learn to make lidded Jars, vases and at the end of the day we will have a shot at throwing a larger dinner bowl. WEEK 5: Trimming our pots. Learning to trim a foot ring in bowls, Trim lids to fit jars, as well as Attaching handles at the end. WEEK 6: BREAK WEEK. Everything needs to dry slowly to prevent cracking and then undergo the first firing in the kiln to 1000c and slowly cool to prepare the clay for glazing. WEEK 7: learn to wax, glaze and decorate your work. and how to prevent glazing disasters then off to the kiln for final firing
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
PAYMENT POLICY: Full payment is required to secure your booking. Pottery Workshops ran by Jacob are popular and often booked out weeks in advance. RESCHEDULE POLICY A reschedule made 14 days or more prior to the workshop: Free If a reschedule request is made within 14 days of your workshop Jacob Lyon Pottery reserve the right to charge a 50% Late rescheduling fee. A reschedule made within 14 days of your workshop due to illness or medical emergency's in regards to you, or your immediate family will result in a 20% Late rescheduling fee. If a reschedule request is made within 96hrs of your workshop Jacob Lyon Pottery reserve the right to charge a 75% late rescheduling fee. A reschedule made within 96hrs of your workshop due to illness or medical emergency's in regards to you or your immediate family: 35% late rescheduling fee. Once Rescheduled once you cannot reschedule again or cancel booking. This will result in a 100% fee of your booking. You are welcome to pass on your booking to others though, which should be discussed with Jacob prior to doing so. CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of cancellation: Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to your workshop date will receive a full refund in the form of a gift card. Cancellations made within 14 days of your workshop will receive a 50% refund in the form of a gift card Cancellations made within 14 days of your workshop due to illness or medical emergency's in regards to you or your immediate family will receive a 75% refund In the form of a gift card. Cancellations made within 96 hours of your workshop date are non-refundable and no gift card will be allocated. Cancellations made within 96 hours of your workshop due to illness or medical emergency's in regards to you or your immediate family will receive a 50% refund In the form of a gift card. If you do not show up for any reason without advising Jacob, the workshop is non-refundable. If a workshop needs to be cancelled by Jacob (e.g. due to illness or unforeseen circumstances), you will be offered a full refund or an option to reschedule. In rare event of a double booking a refund will be offered, Jacob does not hold liability for system errors and mistakes. immediate Family refers to the following. (mother, father, sibling or child) Doctors note or proof of emergency will required if rescheduling or cancelling due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. (which Jacob holds the right to decide if the request is valid or not.)
Contact Details
0410707213
jacoblyonpottery@gmail.com
5 Friesian St, Cowaramup WA, Australia