About
Master the art of wheel throwing in this 5-week course, designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Create stunning pottery under the expert guidance of renowned ceramic tutor, Lise Moorcroft.
£160pp
What You'll Learn
How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel.
Techniques to throw bowls, cylinders, and other forms.
Trimming and refining your thrown pieces, if successful in creating them on the wheel.
Decorating techniques to finish your creations.
What's Included
All materials, clay, tools, and aprons.
Bisque and glaze firings for up to six pieces.
Expert tuition in a supportive and creative environment.
Each participant can keep up to one piece per session, which will be bisque-fired. All items will then be glaze-fired after week five and ready to collect within four weeks.
Small class sizes (max. 6 participants) ensure personalised guidance and plenty of hands-on time at the wheel.
Course Details
When: Starting on the 31st March, 7th April two-week Easter break 28th April,12th May, and 19th May
Time: Mondays, 2pm - 4:30pm (Term Time Only)
Location: Creative Studios, World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent
Price: £160 per person
Meet Your Tutor: Lise Moorcroft
Lise Moorcroft, a celebrated ceramic artist and fourth-generation member of the legendary Moorcroft pottery family, brings her expertise and passion for ceramics to this course. With deep roots in Stoke-on-Trent's rich ceramic heritage and a degree from London's Central School of Art and Design, Lise blends traditional techniques with her unique creative flair.
Lise will guide you through every stage of the process, ensuring that whether you're new to pottery or looking to refine your wheel-throwing techniques, you'll leave with skills to treasure and pots to be proud of.
