Foundation
About our Foundation Course
Foundation is a six week practice-based throwing course aimed at beginners. This course is for beginner throwers who are interested in learning the basics and understanding the fundamentals behind the throwing techniques used at Whichford Pottery. It will be held in the Kiln Shed, which is a large purpose-built studio within our grounds at Whichford Pottery that allows plenty of space to practice and develop your work.
All of our courses are taught by our Professional Throwers Joe, Riv and Simon, Steve, Frank who have over 50 years combined experience working with us here at Whichford and throw everything from bespoke tableware to large flowerpots. The techniques our tutors will share with you will be the same as we share with our apprentices and these will provide you with a solid foundation for your pottery journey, no matter which direction you wish to take it.
The principles of the techniques are introduced through a series of short demonstrations. The rest of the time will be spent practicing these methods and getting through lots of clay! Help will be on hand every step of the way. On your last session you will be able to keep your favourite pieces of work (up to five pieces), these will be dried and fired in our kilns.
The workshop includes demonstrations of technique, plus one-to-one tuition from one of our Senior Throwers.
The course covers:
- Learning How to Centre
- An Introduction to the Foundations of the Three-Pull Technique
- Learning to Throw a Small Form.
General Course Info
When: Tuesday Evenings: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Session Duration: 1.5 hours
Where: The Kiln Shed, Whichford Pottery
Level: Beginner
Places: 8
What you take home: Up to five pieces that you throw on your last session. We will fire these for collection three weeks later.
Price: £275 for block of six sessions.
January 2025 Course Dates:
Start Date: 7th January 2025
End Date: 11th February 2025 (your final session is 2 hours long: 6pm – 8pm)
February 2025 Course Dates:
Start Date: 25th February 2025
End Date: 1st April 2025 (your final session is 2 hours long: 6pm – 8pm)
Timetable and refreshments
Our weekly courses start at 6pm and finish at 7.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the evening (self-service). You can take breaks as and when they feel necessary throughout the evening.
The final session of the course is 2 hours long (6pm to 8pm).
Course materials
Tools, equipment and aprons will be provided.
Please remember to wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dirty.
All clay and firing costs are included.
Please note that the clay you will be using throughout the course is earthenware and your pieces will not be glazed.
We offer payment in instalments for all our courses, please email thekilnshed@whichfordpottery.com for more info.
For more information or if you have any queries email us
thekilnshed@whichfordpottery.com