Pottery Classes

COVID 19 UPDATE

I will not currently be running or taking any bookings for classes until we are safely out the other side of this Pandemic. Any questions about future classes please do get in touch libby@libbyballardceramics.co.uk.

As I have been renovating a new studio space, lessons will be only be available from 1st September – 31st October and again in February 2021. Dates may change but if you have a specific date in mind please get in touch and I can see how I can accommodate.

PRIVATE POTTERY LESSONS

Classes can be bought as a one off taster or a series to complete your pieces through all stages of making a pot. Each private pottery class for either one or two people will be adjusted to your own specific needs. Welcoming complete beginners or guiding you with the skills you already have.

An outline of what to expect in the different sessions is here >

One to one throwing session

£70

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Two people throwing session

£90

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ONE SESSION (2 HOURS)

In a one off session for beginner’s you will learn how to prepare the clay by wedging and balling up the clay ready to throw. You will then have a demonstration by Libby who will take you through step by step how to throw a simple cylinder and shape it into a bowl on the potters wheel.

After the demo you will then get straight on the wheel and Libby will guide you through each step again whilst you get to grips with the clay. You will have a wheel each to work from.

In a 2 hour session you will normally make 3-4 pieces and at the end of the session you can pick your favourite 3 per person. They will then be trimmed and fired and you can choose to have them fired either in a white or clear glaze.

POTTERY COURSE (1-3 SESSIONS)

If a series of lessons are booked we will cover the whole process of making a pot from preparing the clay, throwing, trimming, adding handles and then glazing your piece.

SESSION 1 – We would cover preparing the clay and then basic throwing skills, completing a few shapes.

SESSION 2 – We would cover trimming your pots from the previous week, adding handles and tidying up your pieces ready for first firing.

SESSION 3 – We would glaze your pots with a selection of brush on glazes in a variety of colours. Various painting techniques will be covered and then they will be ready to go into the kiln. We will also discuss firing temperatures and the science behind glazing!