5-Day Production Throwing Course
- Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
- Location: Coromandel Town, Waikato
This course is taught by Callum Trudgeon who has been a production potter for over nine years
learning his trade at The Leach Pottery in St. Ives. Callum is now the lead production potter
here at Driving Creek.
A maxim of 5 students keeps your group small, close-knit and provides more direct tuition with
your tutor.
The pottery classes run from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day. Day 1 starts at 9:30am.
The course covers:
Throwing with set weights and sizes.
Exercise to improve throwing speed.
Designing your own forms.
Throwing to a gauge.
Turning and finishing, pulling and attaching handles
Clay is included and we provide tools. You are welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer.
Course price includes glazing and firing of 5 pieces. You are welcome to take any greenware
with you.
* Accommodation is not available on site or included in the price . Please refer to accommodation booking sites for different options or email us to ask for recommendations.
