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THROWING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS
2.5 HOUR TASTER CLASS
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HAVE A GO ON A POTTERY WHEEL?
COME AND JOIN US FOR A BEGINNERS CLASS IN THROWING.
LEARN THE BASICS & GAIN CONFIDENCE ON A POTTERY WHEEL WITH GUIDANCE
FROM OUR LOVELY TEAM!
WE WILL GO THROUGH THE TECHNIQUES NEEDED TO LEARN THE BASICS SUCH AS CENTRING THE CLAY ON THE WHEEL, CONING, OPENING UP & PULLING THE WALLS TO CREATE A FORM. WHILST THIS CLASS IA ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUES WE WILL ALSO FIRE AND GLAZE YOUR TWO FAVOURITE PIECES FOR YOU TO TAKE HOME.
WE RUN TWO OF THESE CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY AND RELEASE DATES A COUPLE OF MONTHS IN ADVANCE SO THAT YOU CAN PLAN AHEAD FOR A FUN WEEKEND.
Our beautiful, brand new studio is in the heart of Manchester City centre. For those of you travelling from out of town, we are just a two minute walk from Picadilly train station.
Specialist, split leg wheel aprons are provided however please wear clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting a bit of clay on. That way you can really go for it!
*please note: if you have long nails it can be a little trickier to throw.