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Potter's Wheel Taster Class
In this fun introductory class you will get familiar with the potters wheel and learn what it is like to have a go at throwing. Suitable for the complete beginner (ages 7+).
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On arrival at our Studio, you’ll be warmly welcomed as you join the rest of your small group. The workshop begins with a full demonstration of the pot throwing process, given by one of our expert potters. You will then be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop and its your turn to get hands-on and have fun practising your pottery skills! An experienced tutor will be on hand throughout offering practical tips and guidance.
You will learn the 5 basic steps in making a pot, from centering, opening out and pulling up the walls of your pots, using specialist tools. You may create as many pots as you wish on the session, using an unlimited supply of clay. As a beginner, your pots tend to be super wobbly and often collapse but it’s all part of the fun and the normal learning curve of a potter. So please don’t get frustrated if you don’t walk away with a perfect shape, pottery takes practice so relax and have fun with it.
This is a make and take class, so at the end of the workshop you can chose your best piece to take away on the day free of charge (additional pots charged at £3). Pots can be left to airdry at home and painted if you wish.
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Peace Haven holiday cottages are converted barn cottages. Luxuriously appointed for self catering comfort, sleeping two or four guests with the option of a put you up bed if required. One cottage has been designed for wheelchair access.
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