Ceramics: throwing techniques for beginners

Also want to throw a lump of clay into something beautiful?
Then sign up for this course.
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands in the clay.
Discover your talent and find your own twist.
Come try and make it your own pot.

What will you learn?
You will learn the basic techniques of pottery:
– Process from clay to pot
– Knowledge of various types of clay
– Basic throwing technique
– Kneading
– Centering (of about half a kilogram of clay)
– Opening
– Pulling up
– Shaping
– Trimming
– Glazing the pot

What to make
– Cups and mugs without ears
– Bowls, tea lights or tapas dishes
– The work pieces will be glazed together in the last lesson of the course

How to learn
– Step-by-step explanations
– Individual guidance
– At your own pace
– Maximum of 10 students

Who do you learn from?
Vera is an enthusiastic and patient potter who enjoys using humor to pass on to you her skill, knowledge and passion for clay. Also English language.

What should you bring?
– 2 old towels
– Dishcloth
– Old clothes, overalls or apron (stains are washable)
– Lots of sociability, humor, fun (and a little patience)
– Tip: short nails (preferably no rings and bracelets)
– Bottle of drink

What will we do:
Punctual 10:00 am we will begin class. Be there 5 minutes ahead of time so you have time to get your things ready. You are going to make your own pots and bowls on the throwing table. Around 12:40 we will clean up together.

What is and is not included
– Basic materials included
– Clay and bisquit firing costs included
– Glaze and glaze firing costs €10 per kilo of workpiece

Still in doubt?
If you still have doubts, or want to find out if this course suits you? Then follow one of the introduction classes.

When: May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, pickup moment pots July 11

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: up to 21 years € 195, from 21 years € 245.

Where: Kumulus building, Herbenusstraat 89

Language: also in English