Throwing Clay with Matthew Wilcock from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio
Spend your Saturday with one of the team from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio. This one-day introductory workshop invites you to spend your time learning the ancient craft of throwing; a method of forming pottery using a potter’s wheel.
Aimed at beginners and those with an interest in expanding their clay skills, you will be taught the traditional art of throwing.
The art of pottery is simply taking clay that has come from the ground and using a turning wheel, the potter shapes the material into the required shape. This one-day workshop will demonstrate how to make one small pot and one large pot using the potter’s wheel.
Following this, participants are invited to experiment and are provided with the opportunity to practice throwing pottery for themselves using the potter’s wheel. Throughout the day, you will start to learn the steps involved in the process of throwing and once pots begin to dry you may wish to start exploring more functional forms by adding handles, spouts, and possibly even begin to introduce lids to your pottery.
Using the skills learnt, participants can make a small family of objects that can be bisque fired using the kiln located in our ceramic’s studio.
Maker’s pots can be collected at a later date.
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Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus from 10:00 - 16:00.
Activity Summary
- 5 students in the group
- 6 hours of teaching in total over 1 day, 10:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Matthew Wilcock
Winner of the first BBC ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ competition, Matthew Wilcock is known in the international ceramic scene. Involved in ceramics from a young age, the designer used to help his parents produce pottery for restaurants. Since graduating with a degree in ceramics Wilcock has taught in a wide range of schools whilst continuing his own practice. Additionally, the ceramicist has undergone a Masters in Product Design and currently teaches at Gray’s School of Art.
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio is a team of six passionate ceramicists and potters who share a vision to make working with ceramics available to everyone in the North East of Scotland. The team is made up of Aimee Morris, AJ Simpson, Amy Benzie, Celda Tyndall, Kevin Andrew Morris and Matthew Wilcock.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with an interest in expanding their clay skills.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £120 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
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