Booking: 206 Lesson 1
In this course, you learn to be more efficient in your throwing.
Learn to use different parts of wheel thrown forms to create a teapot.
In this course, you will learn to:
1) make bottle forms;
2) trim on a chuck;
3) assemble a teapot;
4) 1 glazing technique; and
5) take home up to 6 pieces of self-made pottery.
| Lesson #1 | Make 500gms open teapot bowl form |
|---|---|
| Lesson #2 | 500g bottle forms (set up for spout making) |
| Lesson #3 | Make 500g bowl forms. W/t handle, spout, trimming and assembly of teapot |
| Lesson #4 | Glazing – dipping and pouring |
* Each lesson is a 3-hour class
| Clay | “Free-flow” of clay |
|---|---|
| Firing | 1.5kg Firing (* Extra fee applies if total weight of final products exceeds 1.5kg) |
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