The Barn Wirral

Pottery Club - Starting September
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Barn, Pye Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 0DB, United Kingdom
Summary
Dates: All workshop dates are on a Friday evening including 8.09.23 | 06.10.23 | 03.11.23 | 01.12.23
Time: 6.00pm- 8.30pm
What’s included: All materials, expert tuition, tool kit, clay to take home in-between session.
Cost: £175 for 4 sessions
Deposit option: Pay £82.50 to secure place and balance of £82.50 payable 2 weeks prior to 1st workshop.
Class duration: 2.5 hours/session. A total of 10 hours over 4 sessions, once a month.
Where – The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Difficulty Level – Beginner to intermediate
Tutor : Mat Hughes
Course details
Join tutor Mat Hughes on a 4 session intensive ceramics course. You will master all three hand building techniques and try your hand at slip casting. You’ll also be shown advanced decoration a techniques and how to make and attach handles to mugs.
In this class you’ll explore key aspects of form, function, and surface design with the opportunity to work using different types of clay and a range of glazes. You’ll gain a deep understanding into the wonderful medium of clay and be shown how to finesse like a professional potter. This class is perfect for beginners or people with a basic understanding of clay looking to develop their skills further.
This course comes with your own set of tools and clay to take home to practice your skills in-between sessions.
The classes are kept to a maximum of 8 people per class to guarantee a relaxing and rewarding experience. There will be plenty of demonstrations and expert advice to provide you with a strong foundation for future learning.
