Clay Club
Group of 6 people. A monthly pottery class
Session 1 = 2.5hrs Throwing on a Pottery Wheel
Session 2 = 1.5hrs glazing workshop
2 part group class for one month = £110
If you have attended a Ceramic Fitch Throwing Experience Session in the past you now have the opportunity to throw on a potters wheel more regularly.
The clay club will consist of 6 students Attending 2 sessions a month. Firstly Throwing on a wheel, each having their own potters wheel.
A tutor and technician are on hand to support and guide you through the making process.
You will then return a few weeks later to glaze your work and leave it to be fired.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Processing ideas into end products
Throwing with larger amounts of clay on a potters wheel.
How a glaze is made.
The selection and application process with glaze.
Tools required throughout the making and glazing process.
An understanding of all processes required to create an end product
WHAT TO EXPECT
A pre-class briefing on your project objectives.
Session one 2.5hrs
Recap demonstration from your tutor on the fundamentals of throwing.
Each student has their own wheel.
Create up to 4 items ( if they are larger, then less than 4) all items must be made in this session. (maximum 4kg clay)
The tutor and technician will be guiding and assisting you through your making process.
Session two 1.5 hrs
The basics of glazing & understanding a glaze.
Choose you own glaze combination from a wide selection of glazes available (only Ceramic Fitch glazes can be used)
Prepare and glaze your items.
Items will be ready for collection approximately 7-10 days after glaze workshop.
PRICE INCLUDES
2.5hr throwing session
1.5hr glaze session.
Your own dedicated potters wheel.
Pre-wedged clay up to 4kg
Use of studio glazes and tools
A technician for all cleaning
A tutor for a total of 4 hours.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
Throwing on the wheel requires upper body strength to enable the clay to be centred on the wheel. People with back problems or arthritis may find the wheel experience difficult.
It will be difficult to work with clay if you have medium/long finger nails. Your nails do need to be short.
The bench style wheel seats hold up to 115kg in seating weight.
You will get wet and dirty so old clothes will be required.
The studio is within a working farm environment.
You will be notified by email once they are ready for collection.
Completed items will be held for 8 weeks for collection. Due to limited shelf space.
A Gift Card cannot be used for this Clay Club 2 part session.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Kindly note these sessions are popular and full payment is required in advance through the online booking system. The fee is non refundable unless the session is cancelled by Ceramic Fitch.
If for any reason you may want to re-schedule a session, you must notify Ceramic Fitch no later than 7 days prior to the booked date and time.
It is not unusual for the clay to crack or explode during the firing process. Ceramic Fitch cannot be held responsible for any damage to artwork if this occurs.
