In-depth introductory throwing course – 3 x 2.5 hours
210.00 €
This course consists of three sessions of 2.5 hours each. It is designed for demanding beginners who wish to produce some pretty ceramic pieces which they can then give as a gift or keep at home as a souvenir. It is also designed to disconnect and relax in a beautiful, bright setting that brings back the Paris of artisans from another time, that of picturesque courtyard workshops immersed in greenery. This workshop is for a maximum of 3 participants.
Description
During this course, Chentar will teach you how to design and hand-throw ceramic pieces. You will have 4 kilos of clay at your disposal and you can choose for yourself what you want to create with it. Be careful though, at this beginner level it can only be simple shapes and objects such as bowls, cups with or without saucers, or mugs.
The first session will be devoted to learning how to throw and to the actual throwing. You will learn how to work the clay to prepare it, then how to adjust your wheel and finally how to throw and assemble the shape(s) you have chosen. You will then learn how to dry your pieces so that you can trim them.
During the second session the pieces will therefore be trimmed. This consists of shaping a part, refining it, and creating a small foot if necessary. At the end of these first two sessions, your pieces will be fired a first time to obtain what we call biscuits.
The last session will be devoted to glazing. You’ll learn how glazes are created by mixing ground rock powders found in nature, such as silica (the main ingredient), kaolin, and feldspar, into water. Above all, you will learn how to apply enamel to your pieces depending on the result you want to obtain. You will have to choose from four different colors.
At the end of the course, your pieces will be fired one last time and you can come and collect them from the workshop after a few days.
- Where does the course take place?
At the Slow Potter workshop, 27, rue Titon, Paris 11th - How many participants?
This workshop requires a minimum of 2 participants. In the event of an insufficient number of registrations, the workshop may be postponed. - How ?
Preferably wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Also note that it is easier to work clay with short nails and without rings/bracelets. - Language of animation:
The language of animation is French but the course can also be held in English or Thai, on request. - Terms of cancelation:
Registrations are non-refundable. However, a reservation can be rescheduled if the request is made at least 7 days before the start of the first course. - Please note that due to limited space in our studio, we cannot store your pieces for a long period of time. This is why your ceramic must be collected within two months of its creation.
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Contact us by email (sawasdee@slowpotter.com) if you have any questions or special requests.
Additional Information
| Session | 30 avril, 2 et 7 mai de 9h30 à 12h00 |
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