Improvers Wheel Throwing

Service Description

For makers ready to deepen their throwing skills and creative voice. This course is perfect for those who’ve completed a beginner class or have basic throwing experience. Over six focused sessions, you’ll refine core techniques and push your creativity to new heights, all within a supportive, hands-on environment. With small class sizes (up to 4 students), you’ll receive extensive 1-1 attention from the instructor, ensuring personalized guidance and ample opportunity for skill development. What You’ll Explore 1. Refining Core Techniques Confident, consistent centering Throwing taller, more even forms Greater control over wall thickness and shape Throwing up to 1.5kg 2. Form Development Functional repetitive forms like bigger bowls, cylinders, and plates More complex shapes: lidded jars, jugs, vases Throwing off the hump (optional) 3. Trimming & Finishing Precision trimming and foot rings Adding handles, spouts, and finishing details Lip shaping and surface refinement 4. Glazing Fundamentals Dipping, layering, and glaze selection Wax resist and simple decoration techniques (Slips and oxides offered if relevant to the group) 5. Creative Growth & Design Thinking Planning and sketching forms Assembling multi-part pieces Encouragement to develop your personal aesthetic 6. Studio Practice Clay reclaiming and material care Responsible use of tools and shared equipment Intro to kiln loading (demo only)