Pottery Class Wheel Throwing Introduction

Join us in a fun pottery workshop, in the tranquil surrounds of the Royal National Park in southern Sydney. Discover the magic of throwing clay on a potters wheel in this hands on introductory class. The class will cover the following: • Overview of the components and operation of a pottery wheel • Why and how clay is prepared before throwing • Throwing techniques including centering, opening and raising. • Throwing different types of shapes. You will make three pieces including a cup, bowl and plate. You'll also get to choose the glaze colour for each of the pieces you make which will then be fired. Make a day of it while you're here - visit one of the nearby pristine beaches or do a coastal nature walk.