Wheel Throwing Practice Workshop Build Your Skills

“Air-conditioned classroom/studio.”Continue your pottery journey with confidence! This wheel throwing class is focused on practice and progress and is the next step in learning all about wheel throwing.This workshop gives you the perfect space to practise your wheel throwing skills without the pressure of creating a "perfect" finished piece. You'll focus on building technique, experimenting with new shapes and learning handy tips like trimming and wedging. It's an affordable and relaxed way to keep progressing, while giving you the freedom to choose when you're ready to fire and glaze your work.This workshop is specially designed for students who have already completed an Introduction to Wheel Throwing and want to build their skills further.In this session, you’ll practise core wheel throwing techniques, refine your shapes and gain extra skills like trimming and proper wedging, without the pressure to fire or glaze pieces straight away. You’ll be given up to 1200 grams of clay to use during the workshop, with the option to purchase more clay if you wish to continue practising.What you can choose to focus on:

• How to make a tall, even cup
• How to throw a well-shaped bowl
• How to create a simple plate
• How to begin making a vase form

You’ll also learn:

• Extra tips and tricks to improve your throwing
• How to trim a leather-hard piece
• How to wedge your clay properly for better results

This is a practice-focused session designed to help you sharpen your throwing skills and gain confidence before committing to firing and glazing pieces.Important Information:

• You can choose up to two pieces that you wish to get fired. Pieces must dry fully (this can take a few weeks) before being fired
• Once fired, you're welcome to return for a separate glazing workshop, where you’ll be introduced to different glaze recipes and techniques. Or I can add a simple clear glaze on your pieces and fire them again. If you choose to come back for learning glaze recipes and combinations there will be a small fee depending on the glaze recipe that you choose

This is a supportive, skills-building class perfect for those ready to go beyond beginner, with a focus on mastering the foundations before moving to intermediate pottery levels.Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to get settled and maximize your time on the wheel!Pottery is a journey—come as you are, practise at your own pace and enjoy the process!Please note: For this particular workshop Firing and glazing are for only two pieces of your choice. Pottery Collection PolicyOnce your pieces have been fired and are ready for collection, I'll send you a notification to let you know.Please don't reply to this message. I'll contact everyone again with the next available collection window.Your pieces might need to be collected from Arana Hills or Stafford. I will let you knowCollection WindowsAs Shontal Ceramic is a one-person business, collections are available during scheduled collection windows only.Each week, I'll offer one or more 2-hour collection windows. The day and time will vary from week to week (for example Tuesday 5:00–7:00 pm, Thursday 12:00–2:00 pm or Sunday 5:00–7:00 pm) to give everyone a fair opportunity to collect their work.If you can't attend one week's collection window, that's absolutely fine. Simply wait for the next collection window, or arrange for a friend or family member to collect your pieces on your behalf.Unfortunately, I can no longer arrange individual collection appointments or respond to multiple collection messages, as this is no longer manageable while running the business.Collection InstructionsDuring the scheduled collection window:Come to buildingBuzz my Unit numberI'll let you into the building.Come upstairs to Level 1.Your pieces will be waiting in a bag with your name on it.ImportantPlease only attend during the advertised collection window.Outside these times, I may be teaching workshops, working, attending appointments or unavailable, so I won't be able to assist with collections.Collection TimeframePlease collect your pieces within 3 weeks of being notified that they're ready (4 weeks at the latest).As my home studio has limited storage space and new workshops are held every week, pieces that remain uncollected for an extended period may be disposed of or donated if no collection arrangements have been made.Thank you for your understanding and support. This collection system allows me to spend more time creating and teaching, while still providing regular opportunities for everyone to collect their work.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

• Pottery wheel to use
• All pottery tools to use
• Clay for practice (up to 1200g) is included. Extra clay is available to purchase if needed
• two pieces of your choice will be fired and glazed with simple clear glaze

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