Pottery Throwing Taster Class

Fun on the wheel pottery throwing class for beginners!



75 mins Class size 1 to 2 guests       £100

Escape to the beautiful landscaped courtyard of an East Anglian farm for a morning or afternoon, as we learn the traditional art of on the wheel thrown ceramics. In this hands on and interactive class, ceramic artist Annabel Wightman will take you through a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided, step-by-step through the process of throwing on the wheel.
Learn and develop your throwing skills in a 1-2-1 lesson, or bring a friend and have a go together!
Annabel will show you the steps of throwing a pot on the potters wheel from start to finish. Learn about centering, opening out, pulling the walls, and cleaning up your pots. By the end of the session you will have a small collection of thrown pieces to be glazed and fired by us ready for you to collect and take home approx. 4 weeks later.
At the end of the class you will then have the opportunity to walk across the courtyard to The Mixing Shed Cafe for a light brunch and real roasters coffee, and then off to the Loaf Tin Bakery to buy a loaf of bread.
What you'll get
All materials and tools to make a fired and clear glazed pot (ready for you 4 weeks after the class is over).
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What to bring
  • An apron
  • Cut nails
  • Closed top shoes
  • Positive attitude
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wightman Studio, Compass Courtyard, Royston Road, Elmdon, CB11 4, England

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Annabel Wightman is a ceramic artist bringing throwing and hand building classes to Compass Courtyard, a new farm development nestled in the beautiful East Anglian landscape. Come and enjoy a pottery class with Annabel where you will learn the ancient old skill of throwing or hand building using terracotta clay. This beautiful development also offers coffee at The Mixing Shed Cafe and the opportunity to buy bread from The Loaf Tin Bakery and long walks. Join in on a wonderful day out in the East Anglian countryside. We look forward to meeting you!

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