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Simon Leach Hands-On Workshop

Learn practical tips and techniques in this hands-on workshop with Simon Leach.

  • Ended
  • From 428 US dollars
  • Washington Street Studios Pottery School

Service Description

Simon will cover many tips and techniques, similar to the format of his YouTube videos, covering skills for beginners to advanced potters. Some of the topics the workshop will cover: Cylinder making …as the foundation of skills ( making a cylinder of 12oz to 5” x 3”) Wedging and kneading tips (posture, table height etc) Pulling handles Applying handles Lidded forms Teapots Tea bowls Footed bowls General purpose (GP) bowls Tools analysis How to trim When to trim How to fettle and thumb off As well as other topics as they are discussed! Workshop fee includes one bag (25 lbs) of clay, with your choice of: Standard 153 Buff Stoneware (^6-10) Standard 182 Near White Stoneware (^6-10) Standard 211 Hazelnut Brown Stoneware (^6) Standard 306 Orange Brown Stoneware (^6-10) Standard 308 Brooklyn Red Stoneware (^6-8) Additional clay available at $22.50 per bag. Firing and glazing is not included in the workshop fee. Lunch delivery is available for Saturday, Sunday or Both. Lunch will be ordered from Pump & Rye and delivered to the workshop each day.


Cancellation Policy

Due to the limited class size and high demand cancellations and rescheduling must be completed five days in advance to be eligible for a refund.


Contact Details

  • 1441 West Washington Street, Bolivar, WV, USA

    (240) 315 - 6846

    wssclassinfo@gmail.com


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