Fast and filthy. Have a go on a potter’s wheel.
Your experienced tutor will guide you through the steps needed to centre, cone, open, and lift clay on a potter's wheel. They will help you overcome common frustrations of wheel work, and focus on enjoying this uniquely tactile process in a supportive environment.
Content:
Wheel control, posture, centering, coning, opening up, collaring in, lifting a wall, compressing walls and rims, using a rib, wiring-off, wipe down.
Prerequisites: none
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: All materials, and firing one pot per person. We provide you with clean aprons and all tools and equipment.
All bookings include a non-refundable booking fee (2.5% of ticket value), view our full booking terms and conditions here.
Sunken Studio
Butterley Street
Leeds
LS10 1AW
United Kingdom
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Access
The studio is a single story building with a bright yellow door and dark grey window frames. We are next door to Duke Makes.
Access is at street level. There are managed car parks nearby. On street parking is limited - please allow plenty of time. The studio is a 10 minute walk from the City Centre, easily accessed by public transport & you can get the water taxi from Leeds Train Station to Leeds Dock. The studio is a short walk from Leeds Dock, Sheaf St. (Duke Studios), The Tetley & The Royal Armouries.
Please allow plenty of time for parking, Parking can be tricky, we recommend:
Leeds Dock Car Park (9 min walk). Weekdays are much busier and on-street parking is competitive.
