2-Day Jug-Making Workshop with Callum Trudgeon

Från NZD 400,00 NZ$
  • Varaktighet: 2 Dagar (cirka)
  • Plats: Coromandel Town, Waikato

With over a decade of experience, including training and working at the prestigious Leach Pottery in St. Ives, Callum brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide you through this creative journey.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Techniques for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing jugs.

  • The art of designing lips and spouts for pouring.

  • Pulling and attaching handles with precision and style.

  • A variety of decorating techniques to enhance your pieces.

Workshop Schedule:

Day 1: Exploring Form and Throwing Jugs

  • Dive into the fundamentals of jug design, focusing on form, lips, and spouts.

  • Consider decoration ideas to complement your designs.

  • Spend the day throwing a variety of jugs under Callum’s expert guidance.

Day 2: Handles and Decoration

  • Learn how to pull and attach handles, ensuring functionality and elegance.

  • Experiment with a range of decorating techniques to bring your jugs to life.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for potters with some wheel-throwing experience who are eager to refine their skills and explore the intricacies of jug-making.

Takeaways:
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:

  • A collection of beautifully crafted jugs.

  • Enhanced throwing and decorating skills.

  • Insights from Callum’s extensive experience as a production potter.

All tools and equipment are provided. At the end of the course you will be able to pick one jug to be glazed and fired in the Driving Creek production facility. You can take any greenware with you. You can have extra jugs fired in the production kiln for an extra cost.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Driving Creek’s finest potters and elevate your jug-making skills. Book your spot today!