This course is designed for whom already know the basics of wheel throwing and want to take their skills to the next level.
Over three intensive days you will follow a program focused on developing control, precision and more complex forms on the wheel. The goal is to help you move from a basic level to a solid intermediate level.
To participate in this course you must already be able to cente at least 1 kg of clay, as this will be the starting point for exploring more advanced techniques.
Throughout the workshop you will work with more complex shapes, learn to handle larger amounts of clay and gain a deeper understanding of ceramic form and structure.
The course is 100% hands-on, with a strong focus on practicing techniques on the wheel.
We work with high-temperature stoneware, ideal for functional ceramics.
Why you should take this workshop
Once you know how to throw basic forms, the next challenge is refining technique and learning more advanced shapes.
This course is designed to help you move beyond the basics and gain greater control on the wheel.
During the workshop you will:
🔶 improve your centering technique
🔶 learn to work with larger amounts of clay
🔶 explore more complex ceramic forms
🔶 develop precision and structural control
🔶 expand your technical repertoire on the wheel
Who it’s for
This course is ideal for:
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Ceramicists who already know how to center clay on the wheel
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People who want to progress from a basic to an intermediate level
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Students who want to learn more complex wheel-thrown forms
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People who want to improve their control and precision on the wheel
Requirement: you must be able to center at least 1 kg of clay on the wheel.
What you will learn
During the course you will practice intermediate wheel techniques such as:
✅ Reviewing and refining centering techniques
✅ Centering larger amounts of clay
✅ Throwing narrow-neck forms
✅ Creating lidded pieces
✅ Throwing closed forms
✅ Building double walls
✅ Clay wedging and recycling techniques
The focus of the course is intensive technical practice rather than producing finished pieces. We will repeat exercises as many times as necessary so you can fully understand and master each technique.
For this reason, at the end of the course you will select one piece to be fired and glazed. We will notify you when it is ready for collection
You may take the remaining pieces home unfired if you wish. If you would like additional pieces fired, we can calculate the firing cost.
Price: 195€/stoneware included.
Courses available throughout the year, Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 2pm..
See the drop-down menu to see all the dates and choose the one that best suits your schedule.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
- Stoneware clay, tools
For better personal tutoring we admit max. 6 students per class. The courses will take place with a minimum of 4 students. If you have signed up and paid and the course doesn’t take place, we’ll refund you the total amount paid. ElTornBarcelona cannot be responsible for procurement or losses incurred on travel arrangements. **Please take this into consideration when booking your flights and accommodation.
