Monday Beginners Evening Class – 4th November to 9th December

Whether you’re new to throwing or have dabbled before, our Beginner Evening Classes will help you to gain confidence and create pots you’ll be proud of!

Running over six weeks, this block of beginner evening classes will focus on throwing with red earthenware. Red clay, commonly known as terracotta, is synonymous with Stoke-on-Trent and was the clay of choice until the introduction of white firing clays and bodies. Decoration with a liquid clay called slip was popular with country potters around the UK and potters in Stoke mastered this art. In this evening class block, participants will throw a range of pots in terracotta clay, decorate them with slip, and glaze with a simple transparent glaze to allow the slip decoration to really shine!

Taught by 2024 Clay College Graduate, Camille Biddell, by the end of the course you will have gained a basic understanding of processes and techniques on the potter’s wheel as well as an introduction into slip decoration.

This set of classes will run every Monday from 6-9 pm starting on 4th November and finishing on 9th December. All tools and materials will be provided, but please bring an apron and a towel to use during the class.

Please note: students must allow time towards the end of the class to clean their wheels and leave the premises by no later than 9.00 pm.

Click the link below to book your place.

https://www.claycollegestoke.co.uk/product/monday-evening-class2/

Full terms and conditions for our classes can be seen here: https://www.claycollegestoke.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

Check out Camille’s work here.