Join professional ceramicist Jeannie Waterhouse in this fabulous throwing taster session.

The workshop is for people who have never experienced working on the potter’s wheel (throwing) before. You will be in an small group of no more than 6 people so you will receive plenty of help and guidance, you might be surprised by how much you can learn in this session! You can have as much or as little help as you want.

​The Experience

You’ll be taught how to throw bowls and cylinders, understanding the main principles of throwing, such as centring, pulling up and removing your work from the wheel.

​Event Details

​What to bring: enthusiasm! And an apron. If you have long hair you might want to tie it back. False or long nails will hinder your ability to throw on a wheel effectively.

​Result: You’ll create your own unique pieces of thrown pottery. Choose your best three pieces to keep. Due to the long drying process and the need for two firings, your work will be ready to collect 4 to 8 weeks after the session. You will be contacted when your work is ready to collect. Your work is food safe. It is recommended that you avoid putting it in the oven, microwave or dishwasher.

​*ANY WORK PRODUCED ON THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE READY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Please note - this workshop is only suitable for adults 18+

If you have any access, mobility or other health issues which you think could impact your experience of the workshop, do to let us know in advance and we will aim to make reasonable adjustments where possible, to ensure you have a positive experience.

We request resonable notice of at least 2 working days to be able to action any adjustments.

Any information disclosed to Swarthmore will be relayed to the workshop facilitator.

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