Throwing for Beginners with Joss Hibbs (Tuesdays)
Join MAKE Southwest member Joss Hibbs of Powdermills Pottery for a 5‑week ceramic throwing course for absolute beginners!
Learn all of the basic techniques needed to throw a pot on our new ceramic throwing wheels!
This course is designed for absolute beginners, and no previous experience is necessary.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, using approximately 1lb (450g) of clay to create their pieces.
All materials and equipment will be provided.
Course Outline:
Week 1 (8 Sept) – Introduction, centering and throwing cylinders
Week 2 (15 Sept) - Introduction to bellies, lips, galleries and handles
Week 3 (22 Sept) – Throwing bowls, lids and an introduction to turning
Week 4 (29 Sept) – Designing and making parts for your final pot
Week 5 (6 Oct) – Assembling and completing your final pot
You will choose x1 of your pieces to be fired, glazed and taken home.
All glazing and firing is included in the course price.
Collection: Your work will be ready for collection within two - four weeks after the last class and we will hold your work for a further month. Unfortunately, due to limited storage space, we cannot keep your work beyond this time.
