4 week course

Monday nights from 6 — 9pm

— Sep 21st

— Sep 28th

— Oct 5th

— Oct 12th

Beginner — intermediate skill level

This class is for those of you wanting to begin your wheel journey or further develop your throwing skills. During our 4 weeks together, we will explore basic wheel techniques, different clay bodies, simple forms, glazing pieces and firing in the electric kiln. If there is a project you'd like to work on, I would love to help you work towards that!

Clay and firing costs included.

About your tutor

Larissa is a ceramic artist working across multiple community led studios. Larissa’s practice is shaped by these spaces, collaborating through shared firing, glaze recipes, ideas and treats. She fires predominantly in gas and wood kilns and references architecture and objects from memories, bringing them into the present.

About the Gisborne Pottery Group

Our class will be held at Lysnar House/ Gisborne Pottery Group. There are 8 wheels meaning our class sizes are nice and small (7 people). There is a small kitchen with microwave, jug and a bathroom + ramp access via the kitchen.

*Note

Firing and glaze finishes are my own personal pieces and will be different from those pictured above.

Brief course structure:

Week 1:

Introduction to clay, wedging and throwing

Week 2:

Introduction to trimming/turning + more throwing

Week 3:

Working on own ideas. Tips and tricks for handles, spouts, plates etc.

Week 4:

Cone 6 glazing, oxides and under-glazing techniques + firing your finished pieces.