Introduction to making plates: workshop with Alex Prentice
Event description
In this two-day workshop with local potter Alex Prentice, you will learn how to make plates and trim them.
Please note the following dates and times:
Sat 10 June 9-12: Making plates
Sat 17 June 9-11: Trimming plates
Participants will be making smaller plates for a start (around 18cm diameter) to learn the techniques, then move on to larger plates (23cm diameter).
Three methods of making a plate will be taught (for each of the two sizes). The advantages and disadvantages of each method will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Must be confident at centring 800gm of clay and lay down a bed of clay to hold a bat. If you are presently unable to do this, practice these skills so you can join us.
What to bring will be sent to your email address.
This workshop is only available to members of the Canterbury Potters' Association. For information on becoming a member, check out our website.