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Beginner & Advanced Classes

Pottery Workshops & Classes

Geoff McKinnon Pottery Studio

Introduction to

Pottery

Wheel Throwing

– Beginner-

Overview:

Single 2hr Session-

Get answers to your pottery questions. See an up-close demonstration of wheel throwing. Have a go and see if wheel throwing is for YOU before purchasing a course of lessons! Try the principles of wheel throwing with our Tutor. 

  • How to prepare the clay.
  • How to choose a clay body.
  • Which tools to use.
  • How to centre on the wheel.
  • Learn to create the essential pot design.
  • How to prepare the pot for drying.
  • Includes Clay and use of tools & required equipment.

* Ages 13 and over.

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Handbuilding

&

Wheel Throwing

– Beginner to Advanced –

– (Term 2) 5 x 2hr Session-

Overview:

For Handbuilding & Throwing students. Wanting to learn the principles of the Pottery process.

  • Includes use of studio equipment.
  • You will need your own clay tools.
  • Includes Kiln firing service.
  • Includes use of house Clay.
  • How to prepare the clay.
  • How to choose a clay body.
  • Which tools to use.
  • How to centre on the wheel.
  • Learn to create the essential pot design.
  • How to prepare the pot for drying.

* Ages 13 and over. 

 

 

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Handbuilding

&

Wheel Throwing

– Intermediate to Advanced –

-(Term 2) 10 x 4hr Session-

Overview:

Self-guided practice & studio time for the accomplished potter with advice from the Studio Tech.

  • Includes use of studio equipment.
  • You will need your own clay tools.
  • Includes Kiln firing service.
  • Incudes 5kg Clay per session.

* Ages 13 and over.

 

 

 

 

Geoff McKinnon Pottery Studio

Just for FUN!

Pottery

Wheel Throwing

– For Groups of (3 – 10)

Single 2hr Session-

Great for

birthday parties & groups of friends

See an up-close demonstration of wheel throwing. Have a go and see if wheel throwing is for YOU! Try the principles of wheel throwing with our Tutor.

  • How to prepare the clay.
  • How to choose a clay body.
  • Which tools to use.
  • How to centre on the wheel.
  • Learn to create the essential pot design.
  • How to prepare the pot for drying.
  • Includes Clay and use of tools & required equipment.

* Ages 13 and over.

Geoff McKinnon Pottery Studio

Just for FUN!

Pottery

Handbuilding

– For Groups of (3 – 10)

Single 2hr Session-

Great for

birthday parties & groups of friends

Choose between hand-built coil, slab & pinch pot-making processes. 

  • How to prepare the clay.
  • How to choose a clay body.
  • Which tools to use.
  • Learn to create the essential pot design.
  • How to prepare the pot for drying.
  • Includes Clay and use of tools & required equipment.

* Suitable for all ages.   

 

 

Geoff McKinnon Pottery Studio

Coming Soon in 2024!

Jigger & Jolly School

– For Groups of (4 – 10) –

Overview:

Single 2hr Session-

Ever been frustrated learning how to throw on the potter’s wheel? Come and learn on one of our ten new Jigger or Jolly machines. Surprise yourself by creating a complete dinner set in your 1st lesson!

  • How to prepare the clay.
  • How to choose a clay body.
  • Which tools to use.
  • Learn how to use the machines.
  • How to prepare the pot for drying.
  • Includes required clay for lesson and use of tools & required equipment only. Firing and material extra.

* Ages 16 and over.