Service Description

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, 8th, 10th and 11th of January and finishing on the 17th 18th, 19th, 21st and 22nd of February. located at Jacob Lyon Pottery 5 Friesian St, Cowaramup. (Weekdays 6pm - 8pm) (weekends 10am -12pm) $399 payment locks you in for the whole 7 weeks (6 classes) for that specific day eg: Every Tuesday 6-8pm * 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, 12th, 14th and 15th 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 Please read cancellation policy.