Throwing Large Pieces using Porcelain. 29 Oct until 1 November
Throwing Large Pieces using Porcelain. 29 Oct until 1 November
4 Day - Wheel-Throwing Large Pieces using Porcelain
Part of the De-Mystifying Porcelain Course
29 Oct until 1 November 2026
9:30-4:30 each day
Small Class with maximum of 6 students held at Cabalva Pottery in Herefordshire on the Welsh Border
By making wheel-thrown components that stack together you will be able to throw pieces that go beyond the maximum quantity you’re able to throw in one to make creative pieces.
During this 4 day workshop Jo Davies will guide and support you through demonstrations and individual guidance. This course is for people who may or may not have worked with porcelain before but have some experience of throwing and are curious about how to work with it. This course can be taken as a single workshop or as part of Jo Davies’ De-Mystifying Porcelain series of classes. Some students may find it useful to do one of Jo’s Introduction to Porcelain classes first (see listings on this website for details).
This course will open up creativity for you by allowing you to imagine and plan shapes and vessels that go beyond the natural confines of personal strength and ability. By breaking down shapes into smaller components you will be able to build shapes that represent your creativity even more.
Jo will guide you through the mapping out and planning of a piece/vessel made up of wheel-thrown component-parts and demonstrate every stage. Jo has designed a shape for students to follow but students are also welcome to discuss approaches to any individual projects and seek help to accomplish these during the course. If you have any questions on this ahead of booking or attending the course then please get in touch with Jo on jo@jo-davies.com
By the end, you will gain an insight into how porcelain can be used in a more free way, how to build with it and use it as a creative material. As with all of the De-Mystifying Porcelain Courses, Jo will encourage you to approach porcelain with an open, curious mind in order to put aside anything you might have heard regarding its temperamental reputation. Proper support and knowledge from an experienced teacher will help overcome any issues that porcelain may turn up.
Jo Davies has 25 years experience of working with porcelain and uses it exclusively in her practice. She also has extensive experience of teaching others how to use it over that time - in the UK and internationally.
This small class setting at Cabalva Pottery overlooks the Brecon Beacons on the Welsh Border and is a beautiful place to spend a few days. It’s also close to the famous market town of Hay-on-Wye, home of the Hay Festival.
£750
What's included:
Porcelain Clay (Audrey Blackman)
All tools and equipment are provided
A light lunch, teas and coffees
Firing and glazing are not included so you may want to bring boxes to take items away. Alternatively, you can leave your work at Cabalva Pottery to fire - fee payable on the day (card transactions can be taken).
Location:
Cabalva Pottery in Whitney-on-Wye is beautifully located but a car or taxi to the venue will be needed. Once you have booked we will send you location information and instructions on the best routes to the pottery
Where: Cabalva Pottery in Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR3 6EX
Cancellation Policy:
In the unlikely event that Jo Davies Ceramics cannot deliver this course you will either be offered a refund or an alternative date to attend an equivalent course.
If you need to cancel your place on this course then you will receive a 50% discount up to 1 month prior to the start date. If you need to cancel within one month of the start date of the course then a refund will not be possible. If you are able to find a replacement for your spot on the course, or we are able to find a replacement, then we will be able to arrange a refund. Please note that this will incur a £30 admin fee to cover the cost of credit card fees and other financial fees incurred by these transactions. As a small business, these costs mount up so we would ask for your understanding.
