4-Weeks Evening Pottery Throwdown Course in Schull 7, 14, 21, 28 APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 JUNE If you would like an immersive pottery throwdown experience where you learn to make your own pottery during a weekly evenings course spread over 4 weeks, then this may be just what you are looking for! On this 4 weeks evening throwdown course, in a small class guided by our expert potter, you will work on your own pottery wheel to shape clay, learning throwing, centering, and pulling techniques to make pottery pieces. We really hope you enjoy your time on the wheel as much as we enjoy teaching it, and look forward to seeing you in Schull! If you would like to give this Workshop as a gift please look at our Gift Cards options here. Where: Arran Street East Creative Hub, Main Street, Schull, West Cork Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: €250 Where and What Time: This workshop runs for 4 evenings (6pm-8pm) in the Arran Street East Craft & Design Studio, in Schull, West Cork, google map.  COURSE FEATURES - Demonstrations by one of our excellent teachers of how to throw clay on a wheel, and tutoring you on your own wheel as you learn. - Practice on your own wheel with unlimited clay and your own wareboard.  - At the end of your course we will ask you to select your favourite 2 pieces that you made throughout the 4 weeks, and we will fire and glaze them for you, and contact you when they are ready for collection - usually within a few weeks after the class. LEARNING OUTCOMES You will develop skills to throw small pots on a pottery wheel, including: - handling your clay - your pottery tools - centering and pulling a pot on your wheel - shaping techniques - taking your pot off your wheel - taking care of your wheel station We really hope you will enjoy your time on the wheel as much as we enjoy teaching it, and hope to see you soon in Schull. If you would like to give this Workshop as a gift please look at our Gift Cards options here. Where and What Time: This workshop runs for in our Arran Street East studio, Main Street, Schull. Time: 6-8pm FAQs When will my pots be ready for collection?  Please allow at least 4 weeks for your pot to be ready for collection. We will email you when they are ready. Please sign your pot as instructed by the teacher. Please note - sometimes, not often, pieces don’t survive firing in the kiln and they get damaged - this is beyond any potter’s control. Should this happen to your pot we will supply you with a blank pot which you may glaze at the workshop. What should I wear/bring?  Your clothes and shoes will get wet and dirty from clay splashes so please wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting messy. Please bring your own apron and a hand towel.  Who is this course for? This pottery workshop will suit beginners looking for an introduction to working with clay, or those who have worked with clay before and would like a simple refresher or time on the wheel. Is there an age limit for the Workshop? This course is generally for people aged 18 and above. A teenager over 15 may attend if they are accompanied by an adult. Please let us know in advance.  What's the day like? You will be welcomed by your teacher and brought to your classroom. Each participant will have access to their own pottery wheel/workstation and tools for the duration of the workshop. We supply all the materials you need, but please bring your own apron and towel so as not to get your clothes wet with clay. The workshop ends with a class and equipment tidy up - another important part of the potter's training!  Accommodation: If you are visiting Schull and looking for accommodation, Schull Harbour Hotel offer 10% off their quoted price to anyone doing an Arran Street East course in Schull. Please mention this to the staff at the hotel at the time of booking! www.schullharbourhotel.ie Is my booking transferrable and what is the cancellation policy? Please check our cancellation policy. Are there any Health and Safety issues? Please note you will be working on a pottery wheel in a bent position which might put some strain on your neck or back or wrists. Please first consult your doctor if you have had back, neck, wrist or any other injuries.  Please keep your hair tied up and your nails short.  Where can I contact you with any questions? You can email us at [email protected]. Thank you!