Hobby Potter Sundays - Induction

Sitting around a table and throwing pots on our colourful Small Ceramic wheels is inherently funny and a delightful ice-breaker. So, come along to be sociable, to have fun and to be challenged by something simple yet preposterous.

This event is:

• Suitable for complete beginners as well as seasoned potters
• A 2 hour, hands on clay, throwing session. I do the clean up
• All materials and equipment provided, except aprons
• Small groups: a maximum of 6
• Become a regular: get generous discounts, hone your throwing skills and connect with other hobby potters.

£10 for each pot to be fired.

NB. There is no charge for all the clay you will get through while practising. So, relax into the learning process, take risks and take your time deciding which (indeed, if any!) pots to fire.

Your £10 does not just cover kiln costs. Unless you join us for a Trimming & Finishing sesson (such as that which is offered at Wednesday's Clay Club) and depending on the quality of your make, I may need to do the following for your pot to survive a firing: recompress the base, clean off excess slip, wet trim excess clay and turn a foot ring.

• The perfect venue for a Sunday get together: The Garden Room at The Exchange Bar, which is open from 12 till 8 PM so come early and/or linger on.
• A potters table set with 6 mini wheels
• A bigger wheel for anyone who wants a go at throwing bigger
• Instruction. I break down the whole throwing process into 4 steps: centering, opening out, raising the walls, shaping and finishing. Although, if it were that easy, it’d be no fun!
• Help is at hand throughout if wanted.

If you’ve never thrown before, just focus on getting a feel for it. The best approach is to get stuck in, get into the zone, chase your flow state, laugh at the funny bits and let the magic in.

We use Small Ceramics wheels because their stability and their geared motors make for an authentic throwing experience. The torque is such that the wheel remains steady when you most need it to be. In fact, the Small Ceramics wheels are so good that the skills, approaches and principles that I demonstrate on them can be directly transferred to throwing bigger - which is why we also bring along our bigger wheel for you to try.

For more info go to:

@potform1

and

sites.google.com/view/potform/home

Please note:

We take your safety seriously and there will be hard copies of our Health and Safety, Information and Disclaimer document for you to peruse and sign before touching the equipment, tools and clay. Please get in touch if you would like a copy emailed to you before booking. Hopefully, you will find it an interesting and useful read.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

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