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To book at this rate, please email me to book directly.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: 5, 12, 19, 26 January, 2, 16 February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.30-8.30pm (12hrs in total)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthrise Pottery Studio, Unit 1 75 Waterworks Road, Worcester WR1 3EZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA six-week pottery course for those with some previous experience, offering the chance to develop your wheel throwing and handbuilding skills, explore new techniques and work on projects of your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for those who have attended a couple of pottery courses previously, with me or elsewhere, and are ready to develop and refine their skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course offers the flexibility to explore individual projects, experiment with different techniques and focus on areas you’d like to improve, with demonstrations and individual guidance throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere will be a maximum of six people on the course. With four wheels in the studio, you’ll be able to spend around half your time throwing, balanced with time working on handbuilding projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay, glaze and kiln firing are all included in the course fee. Aprons are provided, but you may also want to wear warm, old clothes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCancellation Policy: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may cancel a course and receive a refund within 14 days of booking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 14 days of booking, refunds can only be made if I am able to fill the space, minus a £15 admin fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll courses are non-transferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the event that I have to cancel a course, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will offer a refund or rearrange the workshop to a suitable date for most participants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Course Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a guide to some of the possibilities rather than a fixed programme. I’ll suggest projects and techniques along the way, but you’re also welcome to bring your own ideas and work on projects you’d like to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1-5\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMaking sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe making sessions will combine wheel throwing and hand-building, with a focus on developing existing skills and exploring new techniques rather than covering the basics from scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the techniques and projects we may explore include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e developing larger forms, refining trimming and footrings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles and attachments:\u003c\/strong\u003e making pulled, coiled and slab handles, and learning how to attach and refine them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLids and matching forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e making lidded jars, boxes and coordinated sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltering forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e creating oval dishes, experimenting with altered rims and combining thrown and handbuilt elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay and surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring grogged and coloured clays, marbling and simple inlay techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing touches:\u003c\/strong\u003e making your own maker’s mark stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem-solving:\u003c\/strong\u003e working through individual throwing challenges with guidance, while continuing to develop your own projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis list is a selection of possibilities rather than a checklist, and we won’t cover everything. 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