Timing: 10:00 for 10:30am to 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 students
Level: Intermediate/Advanced - able to throw consistent cylinders
Clay type: Porcelain
Cost: £320 (In full or in instalments)
What to bring: All tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own plus…
Apron
Notebook and pen
Aims of the course:
This is an immersive two-day class suitable for students wanting to try throwing in porcelain or improving their throwing skills.
Jilly is a skilled porcelain thrower. She will gently guide you through clay prep, ways of handling this body on the wheel and learning to throw taller and wider over the two days.
Students will be able to keep, and biscuit fire, a carefully selected piece. This will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later (there will be a small additional firing charge).
The small group size ensures plenty of individual attention.
Refreshments are provided. Lunch can be bought locally.
N.B. As always, there is no guarantee that pieces will make it through the firing process intact.
ABOUT JILLY:
I threw my first pot fifty years years ago. After a long career in teaching, latterly as a learning difficulties specialist, I set up my own studio. I am the founder of Vessel Ceramics Teaching Studio, here on beautiful Dartmoor.
I adore throwing in porcelain and look forward to sharing everything I have learned about this ‘tricky mistress’ with you.
Payment:
(If you would prefer to pay a deposit or pay in instalments then please contact us today at hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk )
There is a non-refundable* and non-transferrable £125 deposit at the point of booking with the balance of fees due 3 weeks before the course starts.
It is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance in the event that you cannot attend.
Before you book a course, please make sure you read our terms and conditions here, including cancellations. Please also read our student contract here.
ACCOMMODATION:
Vessel Ceramics is nestled in the heart of Moretonhampstead, ancient stannary town on Dartmoor. There are numerous, lovely places to stay though as it is a tourist destination, it’s advisable to book as early as possible.
To see examples of local accommodation, click here.