5-week Throwing Course

About

Master the art of wheel throwing in this 5-week course, designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Create stunning pottery under the expert guidance of renowned ceramic tutor, Lise Moorcroft.
£160pp

What You'll Learn
How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel.
Techniques to throw bowls, cylinders, and other forms.
Trimming and refining your thrown pieces, if successful in creating them on the wheel.
Decorating techniques to finish your creations.
More Details
Sessions are held on Mondays, 2pm - 4:30pm
The course runs for five weeks, starting on 6th January and finishing on 3rd February.
Each participant can keep up to one piece per session, which will be bisque-fired. All items will then be glaze-fired after week five and ready to collect within four weeks.
Small class sizes (max. 6 participants) ensure personalised guidance and plenty of hands-on time at the wheel.
What's Included
All materials, clay, tools, and aprons.
Bisque and glaze firings for up to six pieces.
Expert tuition in a supportive and creative environment.

24th February 2025- 24th March 2025.

Meet Your Tutor: Lise Moorcroft
Lise Moorcroft, a celebrated ceramic artist and fourth-generation member of the legendary Moorcroft pottery family, brings her expertise and passion for ceramics to this course. With deep roots in Stoke-on-Trent's rich ceramic heritage and a degree from London's Central School of Art and Design, Lise blends traditional techniques with her unique creative flair.

Lise will guide you through every stage of the process, ensuring that whether you're new to pottery or looking to refine your wheel-throwing techniques, you'll leave with skills to treasure and pots to be proud of.