Introduction to Wheel Throwing

The  introduction to wheel throwing and slip decoration workshop is ideal for your first contact with the potter’s wheel. After the class, you will be able to use these techniques independently and continue moving towards more complex forms in our wheel throwing professionalization course.

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How are we going to work:

You will work with an electric wheel

Day 1:

Introduction to the potter’s wheel:

– Learning to knead clay;

– Demonstration and practice of how to center the clay on the wheel;

– Practice throwing basic forms, such as cylinders

Day 2:

– Practice throwing basic forms, such as bowls;

– Review and practice common techniques for shaping and trimming clay forms

– Troubleshoot common issues that may arise while throwing

Day 3:

– Practice throwing basic forms, such as plates;

– Review and practice of trimming and finishing techniques;

– Making and adding handles and feet.

Day 4:

Engobe decoration:

– Introduction to engobes decoration and ways of applying them: slip trailing, marbling, sgraffito, mishima, stencils, brush, sponge;

Presentation of all the finished work, analysis and conclusions.

Note that:

• No previous experience is necessary
• The classes are comprised of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 people to ensure a personalized service
• We provide all the materials and tools that your creative process may need, including work clothes
• If requested, we also offer the course as an individual class (ask for price and availability)
• If, at the end of this course, you decide to continue practicing your skills and take a 137º membership, you’ll get 15% discount on the subsription deposit.