Wheel Throwing with Larissa Milsum
Description
4 week course
Monday nights from 6 — 9pm
— Sep 21st
— Sep 28th
— Oct 5th
— Oct 12th
Beginner — intermediate skill level
This class is for those of you wanting to begin your wheel journey or further develop your throwing skills. During our 4 weeks together, we will explore basic wheel techniques, different clay bodies, simple forms, glazing pieces and firing in the electric kiln. If there is a project you'd like to work on, I would love to help you work towards that!
Clay and firing costs included.
About your tutor
Larissa is a ceramic artist working across multiple community led studios. Larissa’s practice is shaped by these spaces, collaborating through shared firing, glaze recipes, ideas and treats. She fires predominantly in gas and wood kilns and references architecture and objects from memories, bringing them into the present.
About the Gisborne Pottery Group
Our class will be held at Lysnar House/ Gisborne Pottery Group. There are 8 wheels meaning our class sizes are nice and small (7 people). There is a small kitchen with microwave, jug and a bathroom + ramp access via the kitchen.
*Note
Firing and glaze finishes are my own personal pieces and will be different from those pictured above.
Brief course structure:
Week 1:
Introduction to clay, wedging and throwing
Week 2:
Introduction to trimming/turning + more throwing
Week 3:
Working on own ideas. Tips and tricks for handles, spouts, plates etc.
Week 4:
Cone 6 glazing, oxides and under-glazing techniques + firing your finished pieces.
FAQs
- What to Bring
If you'd like to bring an old towel to put across your lap and some warm clothes. You are welcome to bring dinner, snacks etc. Everything else will be provided.
- Can I work on my own project?
Complete beginners will start with basic bowl and mug forms. In Weeks 2 and 3 you are welcome to bring objects or photos that you'd like to recreate and I can guide you. Anyone with wheel experience can tap in and out of demos as desired.
- What happens if I can't make a class?
Send me an email (larissamilsum@gmail.com) and we can talk about waitlisting for another course. Each week is a vital part of the making and finishing process so I recommend attending every session. If you are sick, we can figure out a way to finish pieces.
- I have missed out on tickets, can I be put on a waitlist?
Yes please email me (larissamilsum@gmail.com). Class sizes are limited to 7 people.
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