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Beginner Wheel Extension - Term 4 2024

Wheel throwing extension for beginner wheel students

Started 11 Nov
100 New Zealand dollars
Whanganui Potters Studio

Class description

If you have completed the Beginner Wheel Course, you can enrol in the extension course. An additional 5 week course building upon the skills and knowledge you have learnt in the beginner course. Note: firing fees and clay costs are not included in the extension course. Lesson plan: Week 1: Throwing a cylinder and modifying the shape to make a jug, add a spout. Different shapes will be shown on a diagram and demonstrated by Fiona. Throwing taller will be demonstrated as well and encouraged. Week 2: Throwing a wide bowl for a fruit bowl. Students will choose their amount of clay but I will demonstrate with 2kgs how to centre a larger amount and make a fruit bowl. Turning and adding handles to week one’s jugs. Students are encouraged to find time in the week to turn their fruit bowls. Week 3: Throwing a plate. I will demonstrate to throw a small and larger plate. Week 4: Throwing lids. I will throw a cylinder and add a gallery to fit a lid. I will then throw a few different sorts of lids to fit the cylinder pot. Week 5: Students practise all the shapes and techniques they have learned. I will advise and critique where necessary. Materials required: Cone 6 clay. Clay is not supplied for the extension course, student must purchase their own. Tools preferred but not essential: wire, metal triangle, trimming tool, sponge, rib. Firing costs $6 per kg of bisqueware. This includes the bisque & glaze firings, plus glazes. Taught by Fiona McLeod, a Whanganui based full time potter. Any questions, contact Chris whanganuipotters@gmail.com


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Contact Details

  • Whanganui Potters Studio Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand


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