Ref: S4D37647
Starting with the preparation of the clay to the throwing process and all its details, this course aims to raise confidence in creating complex forms. Throwing curved forms with accentuated necks and strong curves, you will focus on the proportions and composition of the shoulder, belly, base and neck of each piece.
Further skills showing how to alter thrown shapes into ovals and squares will also be taught. You will then learn how to turn pieces to adjust forms and refine the shapes of leather-hard vessels.
Your tutor will give multiple demonstrations throughout the workshop and you will receive individual attention. You will receive a one-to-one analysis of your way of working and coaching to achieve your personal goals.
The cost of clay/glazing materials and firing costs of work made. Large work in size and quantity may be charged extra.
Available from shop:
Firing and glazing options:
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
After growing up in her mother’s pottery business, Katharina trained professionally at college in Austria and Germany for 6 years. She set up a business in Cambridge in 2011. Katharina has been teaching pottery and particularly throwing on the wheel for 25 years.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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