Throwing Courses

Joss regularly runs a two-day intensive Throwing course at Powdermills. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic techniques of throwing, and is intended for beginners or undergraduates wishing to refine their skills. There is a maximum of 4 places on each course, with each attendee having use of their own electric wheel for the duration of the weekend.

Although the course content is tailored to the needs of the group, it is likely that the essential skills of throwing cylinders, bellies, bowls, lips and adding handles will be covered. Joss gives regular demonstrations to the group as a whole, and provides one-to-one advice where needed.

None of the pots produced during the weekend are kept or fired. You need to come prepared to work hard for two days and gain a dramatic improvement in your throwing skills.

If you are interested in attending the course, please read the further course information below, and see the Other Things to Do on Dartmoor page for a suggested accommodation list.

Course Details 2010

The 2010 two-day intensive throwing course will run on the following dates at Powdermills:

Sat 17th/Sun 18th April - Full
Sat 15th/Sun 16th May - Full
Sat 9th/Sun 10th Oct - Full

As the October course is now full, please e-mail Joss to put yourself on the reserve list should there be a cancellation, or another course date is set.

Course starts at 9am Saturday.
On each day, teaching time will be between 9am and 4pm.
Attendees can have use of their wheel 4-6pm on both Sat and Sun.

Price: £130, including materials and lunch.

Tools you will need to bring

The minimum tools you will need to bring to the course include:-

Overalls, to protect your knees and chest areas
Old towel
Needle on a handle
Cutting wire
Two throwing ribs - one straight, one curved
Small sponge
Bamboo knife
Turning tools
Small strip of soft leather
Calipers

If you do not have Throwing tools, complete tool kits can be purchased from us, ready to collect on the first day of the course.
Make your Tool Kit purchase when you book your course (see below)

Price: £10 excluding overalls and towel.

How to Book

To book a place on a Throwing Course, please e-mail through the Contact Us page of this website. Please state your phone number, and Joss will phone you to take payment details.