Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman for a tailored, hands-on improvers throwing short course.

This course is the perfect next step for students who have attended one or more Introduction to Throwing courses at New Brewery Arts, or who already have throwing experience and want to practise and develop their techniques. On this course you will improve your existing pottery throwing skills, refine your technique, and explore new creative forms such as mugs, plates, and vases.

Whether you need further support to centre and throw the perfect cylinder, or want to explore specific shapes and techniques, this course is open and adaptable to your experience level and areas of interest. You will be free to work at your own pace and on your own projects, with guided support and weekly technical demonstrations to expand your creative skillset.

Have fun experimenting with our wide range of glazes to create surface decoration, and select your 6 favourite pieces to be stoneware fired in our electric kilns.

Course structure (flexible depending on student skill level and areas of interest):

Week 1: Wedging and centering recap, throwing repeat cylinders

Week 2: Attaching and throwing on bats, throwing shapes with intention

Week 3: Trimming, carving and handle pulling

Week 4: Tailored technical practice (e.g. plates, bottles, lidded forms) and further throwing practice

Week 5: Trimming remaining work; optional handle pulling, faceting or decoration with coloured slip

Week 6: Glazing and decoration to finish

Tutor: Rhian Jarman
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 1pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £232.00 (£0.00 VAT)

6-weeks

First Class: Tuesday 2nd June
Last Class: Tuesday 7th July

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

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Who is this class for?

The course is suitable for complete beginners, or for those with some basic wheel throwing experience.

What you will need:

All materials and tools are included.

Please bring an apron, a hand towel, and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! Clay and glaze will wash out of clothes.

Please remove jewellery/watches and tie long hair back. We suggest trimming long nails for ease.

Firings are included in the price of this course. Firings can take up to 6 weeks, you will be contacted as soon as your work is ready. Please collect and take it home as soon as possible.

meet your tutor - Rhi Jarman

Rhi is a creator of unique sculptural ceramics, decorative homewares and wearable art. She is inspired by the fauna, flora and fungi that play vital roles in balancing natural ecosystems.

Rhi uses a combination of hand-building, sculpting, and wheel-throwing techniques.