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Pottery: A 5 Week Introduction to Slab Building
Led by Helen D Evans
This course is suitable for all abilities.
During the course we will explore the different basic forms that you can make using slabs of clay including using templates and applying texture.
You will also be given time to experiment with your own designs and ideas.
A selection of underglazes and glazes will be available to you to apply colour to your work.
Work will be fired to Earthenware.
Fri 17 Mar - 21 Apr, exc 7 Apr
11am - 1pm
£115 per 5-week course
Suitable for 18+ years
Please bring with you:
An apron
Any Pottery tools you may have
Sketchbook for ideas / with ideas
Pens / Pencils
Scalpel / cutting mat
After the course.
We will arrange a date after the course for collection of work from Norden Farm
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Wed 26 Jul - Block Printed Patterns
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Wed 9 Aug - 3 in a Row Game
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Tues 15 Aug - Nature Themed Mandalas
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Wed 16 Aug - Create a coi carp windsock.
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