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Teacher: Mikaela Puranen Time: Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM + glazing opportunity on October 17, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Booking and registration: When you pay for the course, you will automatically be registered and booked in your name for the course you purchase. Full refund applies within 14 days (according to the right of withdrawal law) from the payment date. In case of later cancellation, a cancellation fee of 500 SEK will be deducted. However, you can change your course free of charge to another opportunity with the same price, subject to availability. The earlier you reschedule, the greater the chance, of course, that you will get the spot you wish to change to. The last cancellation day to receive the remaining amount as well as to switch to another course is 7 days before the course starts. In case of a canceled course from our side (see General Terms or Covid-19), the full course fee will be refunded. |
Welcome to an inspiring and joyful weekend course in pottery.
Day 1 - Introduction and demonstration of pottery. Then we will throw all day. Large, small, low, and high. Everything depending on your previous experiences. Lunch break around 12-1 PM and we offer coffee/tea and snacks.
Day 2 - We will finish our pieces and add handles, decorate, sign, etc. Lunch break around 12-1 PM and we offer coffee/tea and snacks.
After the weekend, the pieces must be bisque fired before glazing, and we will meet again 3 weeks later to glaze them together. After that, it will take another 2-3 weeks (they are now being glaze fired) before you can come and pick up your finished works.
The course fee includes:
- Course compendium
- 1.5 kg stoneware clay + slips/glazes/decorative materials + firing
- Coffee/tea and snack accessories after lunch
- Opportunity to leave your work clothes and shoes during the weekend
Prerequisites
The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with previous experience. The teaching is conducted in the form of individual guidance, and you have good opportunities to develop if you take several courses or sessions.
Course structure and content
You will learn the basics of pottery, finishing, decorating techniques, and glazing. You will also see how to throw cups, bowls, jars, plates, and candlesticks - high, low, large, and small. Depending on how much you know, we will help you further develop your skills.
The teaching consists mainly of practical work under the guidance of the course leader. Everyone has their own potter's wheel throughout the course.
Sustainable materials
In the courses, we work with two different stoneware clays. The advantage of stoneware is that the fired pieces are very durable and that the glazes are lead-free. At Drejverkstaden, we are very mindful of the environment and work in everything we do according to a sustainability plan. The clays we purchase come from Witgerts, which has a strong environmental policy. We strive to mix lead-free glazes and use natural colorants as much as possible, such as blue clay, terracotta, etc.
Where
In Drejverkstaden's beautiful course facilities at Holländargatan 33, Stockholm.
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