FAMILY PRIVATE POTTERY CLASS
BEGINNER THROWING EXPERIENCE
2 HOURS
£210 x2 children age 8-14 x2 adults
THESE SESSIONS ARE A RELAXED ONE-OFF POTTERY EXPERIENCES FOR A FAMILY .ADULTS AND CHILDREN WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH A POTTERS WHEEL, TRYING THE PRACTICE KNOWN AS “THROWING”.
YOU WILL BE GUIDED THROUGH THE FUNDAMENTALS BY AN EXPERT TUTOR, WHO WILL ALSO SHOW DEMONSTRATIONS OF CREATING CLAY FORMS.
THIS IS A WONDERFULLY SOCIAL AND SPIRITED INTRODUCTION TO THE JOYS OF THROWING.
A FAMILY SESSION IS BASED ON 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN ( MORE DETAILS BELOW)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
ADULTS AND OLDER CHILDREN (age 8-14)
See how clay is prepared by “wedging” and weighing.
Secure, cone and settle the clay on the wheel
Centre an opening and raise the walls into a cylinder.
Tools to use to make various shapes
An understanding of all processes required to create an end product
WHAT TO EXPECT
These sessions are based on a maximum of 4 people, 2 adults and 2 children (ages 8-14). The studio contains 4 wheels, suitable ages for using a wheel is 8+
A 2 hour session within a ceramic studio.
To each keep two pieces of work that will be fired and glazed for you. This could include a tumbler, bowl, spoon rest, small vase or handless jug.
PRICE INCLUDES
All tuition, use of a potters wheel, tools & clay.
Each family member having 2 items ( up to 500g ) of their work fired and glazed to an end product.
Selection of glaze colour from sample range.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
If you produce additional items you wish to keep, glaze and fire a £10 charge per item is required.
If you require your finished work to be posted to you this will be at an extra charge. Plus at your own risk.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
The studio is unsuitable for children under the age of 8.
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.
Any items produced and left for glaze and firing will take approximately 4 weeks to process. 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 is valid for 9 months.
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.
