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Teacher: Joel Sandelius Time: Wednesdays 6 PM - 9 PM Start date: Week 18 - May 3, 2023 Number of hours and sessions: 3h x 7 times (no break for any public holidays) Booking and registration: When you pay for the course, you will automatically be registered and booked in your name for the course you purchase. There is a refund period of 14 days (according to the right of withdrawal law) from the date of payment. After these 2 weeks, a cancellation fee of 500 SEK per spot will be charged if you cancel. However, you can change your course free of charge to another session if there is availability. The earlier you reschedule, the greater the chance you will get the spot you wish to change to. Rescheduling must be done at least 14 days before the course starts; otherwise, 50% of the course fee will be charged. In the event of a canceled course on our part (see General Terms or Covid 19), the full course fee will be refunded. |
Welcome to the pottery course at Drejverkstaden, where you will learn everything about throwing.
The course fee includes:
- Course compendium
- Drejverkstaden fabric bag
- 3kg stoneware clay (after that 70 SEK/kg) + slips/glazes/decorative materials + firing
- Coffee/tea and snacks during the break every time
- Opportunity to leave your work shoes
Prerequisites
The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with previous experience at an intermediate level. Instruction is provided in the form of individual guidance, and you have good opportunities to develop if you take multiple courses or sessions. A certificate of completion will be provided if desired.
Course structure and content
You will learn throwing, trimming, decoration techniques, and glazing. You will also see demonstrations of how to throw cups, bowls, jars, and candlesticks - tall, short, large, and small. We will also learn about wedging, recycling, and other aspects of the ceramic process. Depending on your current skill level, we will help you further develop. Those who have taken the course before will receive new tasks/challenges during the different sessions if they wish.
Session 1: Mandatory session for beginners. Demonstration of centering and throwing the basic shape cylinder.
Session 2: Demonstration of trimming
Sessions 3-5: Practice and demonstration of various techniques
Session 6: Try porcelain clay, recycling, and practice throwing
Session 7: Glazing
The instruction mainly consists of practical work under the guidance of the course leader. Everyone has their own potter's wheel throughout the course.
Make up for missed sessions
Nothing we guarantee can be done, but if you notify us of your absence in good time, there is a possibility that we can try to arrange for you to make up for a spot from someone else. (Especially if you have unfortunately missed several times)
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 more environmentally friendly. At Drejverkstaden, we are very mindful of the environment and work according to a sustainability plan in everything we do. The clays we purchase come from Witgerts, which has a strong environmental policy. We strive to mix the glazes as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. We pre-rinse all our glazing tools.
Where
In Drejverkstaden's beautiful course facilities at Holländargatan 33, Stockholm. For more info and pictures of our facilities see here