I offer two options:
For both options my approach is the same. You will have your own wheel and hands on tuition by a competent potter for the whole duration. There will be a maximum of 4 students at any session in order to ensure faster learning. Courses are held in a fully equipped modern pottery studio.
Taster sessions
For beginners who just want to try out throwing clay a there is a 2.5 hour evening session from 7pm to 9.30pm. The aim of this session is to learn the basics of how to centre and throw clay, all of which will then be recycled at the end of the evening. This intensive session helps speed up the learning process.
If you enjoy the taster session and want to make some finished pieces to take home I offer a short course of three evenings (see below) which will take you from start to finish. However, in order to make the most of this course it is helpful to start with a knowledge of the basics.
Short courses
For those with some experience (minimum requirement is being able to centre clay and make a small pot) I offer a three evening course (total time 7 hours). Students on this course will cover throwing, turning and glazing over the three sessions and aim to take home at least three finished pots, more depending on experience.
For full details and list of available times please email yvonneburfordgsy@gmail.com
I have been messing around with clay for about 25 years now, off and on, in my spare time. Here I am throwing a stoneware platter on the wheel.
I’ve always wondered if the potter’s wheel interlude that used to be on the telly in my childhood sowed the seed of my interest in pottery.
Many thanks to my dear friend Yasmin for videoing.
Enjoy!
