During these practical sessions over four days students can focus on progressing a specific aspect of their potting, perhaps aiming to improve consistency in repeat throwing or trying bigger or more complex pieces. Taking advantage of overnight drying and the opportunity to plan the stages of making can lead to rapid progress.

Depending on the weather in the summer, this course may be held partly outdoors in the characterful pottery yard.

We’ll look at the various approaches to making more ambitious pottery forms at different scales. Starting with the basic discipline of repeat throwing of smaller pieces, paying close attention to form and consistency of technique, we’ll then move on to bigger examples, using the various techniques involved in increasing scale on the wheel, such as joining two or more pieces and throwing on coils of clay.

There will also be opportunities to try some of the slip decorating techniques appropriate to leatherhard clay, such as inlay (mishima) sgraffito and paper resist.

Course numbers are limited to five, ensuring plenty of close tuition. Suitable for intermediate and experienced potters.

Thursday 13th July 6-8.30pm; Fri 14th 2-7pm; Sat & Sun 15th & 16th July 10-5pm

For more details, and to book a place, please contact me here. A £50 deposit confirms your place; the balance is payable two weeks before the course starts.

Course fee: £275 includes materials, drinks and light refreshments. At the end of the course work can be reclaimed, taken away raw or left for biscuit firing and glazing on a return visit (firing fees then apply). The studio is situated in the centre of Salisbury a few hundred metres from the Market Square, with car parks, cafes, pubs and shops close by for lunches.