Join ceramicist Ed Hill on this day workshop to learn how to throw clay on the wheel.

In this workshop Ed will teach you the fundamentals of throwing. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance including centering clay on the wheel, how to measure clay weight and create the right forms. Alongside this, Ed will demonstrate the use of throwing tools and ribs and show techniques on trimming with control and accuracy.

Over the course of the day, you will have a designated wheel to use for practise, focusing on hand movements, clay preparation and shaping.  You will then decide which specific shapes you would like to practise further, spending time on the wheel to gain a more in-depth understanding of the motions and stages needed to get to a finished pot.

You will leave this workshop with confidence in all aspects of throwing on the wheel and a fundamental understanding of the process and motions needed to create beautiful pottery. You will choose one piece from your day of throwing to be fired with a transparent glaze. 

Tutor: Brian Britton
Date & Time: Saturday 7th February, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £85 (£0.00 VAT)

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.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Beginners and those who would like a refresher.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - BRIAN BRITTON

Print-maker Brian has been involved in art and design all his life

He has both a Columbian and an Albion printing press in his own purpose-built studio and spends much of his time experimenting with abstract images in the pursuit of resolving harmonious balances of colour, form, and line. He also relishes the technical challenge of producing realistic images, often being influenced by his local rural surroundings here in Gloucestershire.

Brian offers training in lino printing, wood engraving, mono printing, monotype, silkscreen printing and drawing and ensures that participants receive the very best experience in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.

You can see Brian’s work in our shop.