This outstandingly popular advanced level course has been extended to three days of intensive tuition, and will cover all aspects of throwing with practical demonstrations and hands-on sessions using Shimpo Whisper potter’s wheels. You will throw a wide range of bowls, platters and jars as well as lidded forms. David will deal with many aspects of surface pattern direct onto the newly thrown form, including faceting, paddling and rope-impressed design. He will also demonstrate two-piece throwing to enable bigger jars and bottles to be made. To attend this course you should be a 'proficient thrower' able to comfortably and quickly throw a range of basic, medium sized forms.

David Frith is one of the most respected of Britain's active potters. He has travelled extensively; teaching - both pottery and kiln-building, giving exhibitions and holding workshops.

Items to bring: Towel, apron, your own named tools and wheelbats if you have them, notepad, pen, means of getting your work home (e.g. cardboard crate)

Included: Tool kit worth over £97*, course materials, lunch, refreshments, preferential discounts against all of our products.

*Advanced Throwing Masterclass tool kit contains a heavy-duty cutting wire, Mudtools Do All Trimtool, Giffin Lidmaster, wooden rib, angled sponge and four 14" wheelbats. We reserve the right to make appropriate replacements of the same or higher value according to product availability. This tool set has been devised in collaboration with the course tutor. We regret we cannot accommodate requests for tool swaps. Other tools will be available to purchase from our showrooms, or please bring your own named equipment as stated above.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Food allergies must be notified at time of booking. Our caterers will do their best to accommodate your needs but in rare circumstances we may need to ask you to bring your own food for a small fee rebate in the form of a Potclays gift voucher.
• Book early to avoid disappointment. This is a very popular course and due to the intensive nature of the tuition, places are restricted to a maximum of 10.
• Please look out for an email in the week prior to the course - it will contain important information so please ensure sales@potclays.co.uk is added to your email 'safe list'.
• Photography and filming takes place at all Potclays events. Material may be used publicly on social media and in Potclays marketing activity. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff.
• There may be an opportunity during our 2 and 3 day courses to attend a factory tour (45-60mins) giving a unique insight into how Potclays clay is made. This tour will be entirely optional. Please contact us if you would like to check if a factory tour will be available during your course.
• Full information about our courses including booking and cancellation terms can be found at this link.

TEACHERS

Our courses & workshops are ideal for Educators and we can provide on request a certificate of attendance/completion to support CPD requirements. Please email us for details.

FINDING US

For GPS directions to our front entrance please use postcode ST4 6JW (enter no. 447 if prompted by your device). 6ft10” height restriction at front entrance. Please contact us to make special access arrangements if your vehicle is over this height.

DISABILITY PROVISIONS

We will always make every effort to accommodate those with physical disabilities. Our factory is a very old and rambling building (it was a Victorian teapot factory in a former life) and access to our classroom, WC’s and upper showroom is only made possible through the use of temporary ramps. Please speak to us before booking a course place or visiting us so we can discuss how to best meet your needs.

LUNCH AT POTCLAYS COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Lunch will consist of a buffet prepared by The Quarter café in Piccadilly, Hanley. You must indicate any special dietary needs in the special instructions at checkout or send us a separate email. The Quarter are able to cater for the following special dietary requirements. Unfortunately, The Quarter cannot guarantee their food is free of nut traces. If you have dietary requirements outside of this list, please contact us. The Quarter will do their best to accommodate your needs but in rare circumstances we may need to ask you to bring your own food for a small fee rebate in the form of a Potclays gift voucher.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free

The Great Pottery Throw Down is back on our screens now (08/01/2020).