Thursday Beginner Evening Class – 7th November to 12th 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 Clay College Graduate, Sharon Lea, 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 Thursday from 6-9 pm starting on 7th November and finishing on 12th 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/thursday-beginners-evening-classes/

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

Check out Sharon’s work via her website: https://sharonleaceramics.com/