For those who have had little or no experience of pottery, it can be a little daunting to work in the studio and learn to create handbuilt and thrown forms. This two day course introduces you to all the basic techniques: you will learn to coil, slab and throw pots, and to sculpt in clay. You will try various decorative techniques, including sgraffito, slip-painting, underglazing and glazing. The course will also include a smoke-firing, weather permitting. Suitable for beginners and those with limited ceramics experience.
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SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
| 10.00-1.00 |
Introduction & guided tourClays, firings and glazeCoiling projectIntroduction to throwing |
TurningSlab projectColoured claysThrowing |
| 1.00-2.30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 2.30-5.30 |
Prepare slabs for slab potThrowingGlazingPinch pebbles |
Surface decoration for greenwareCoil projectSlip painting |
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Kinsale Pottery and Art School is pleased to offer a range of weekend activity breaks, in the form of two-day workshops led by some of Ireland's most experienced and established specialists in a range of arts and crafts. In 2008, each course costs €225 for the two days (Bring a friend for €200), including a full home-cooked lunch each day. To book, call or email your booking. A €50 deposit will be required at least 7 days before the course dates.
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| €195 per person including lunches |
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 With a little help |
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