{"title":"All Courses","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wheel-throwing-taster","title":"Wheel Throwing Taster (1 Hour)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this one-hour session, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of wheel throwing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tutor will demonstrate the basics, then you’ll throw for an hour. Most students manage two or three pots in a single session. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can leave with one freshly thrown pot — take it home the same day, or arrange collection within 24 hours. For a small additional fee it can be fired and glazed, ready in five to six weeks.  If you decide to join the wheel throwing foundation course after the taster, we will waive the fee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good choice for visitors looking to explore the area outside of Stratford-upon-Avon for a couple of hours ahead of a visit to the RSC or for locals who want to try the wheel before booking a longer course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote - Get 20% off of the Hand-builder Taster Class if you combine with a Wheel Throwing Taster class today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge: \u003c\/b\u003e13+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/b\u003eAll tools and aprons are provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to wear: \u003c\/b\u003e Clay is messy, so we encourage casual dress when possible.  The stoneware clay used in this class will brush or wash off of most fabrics relatively easily.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere we meet:\u003c\/b\u003e 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/b\u003eWe pride ourselves in being accessible.  We have a ramped entrance for those with limited mobility and a ground floor toilet.  All of our pottery wheels can be operated by hand or foot.  We encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific needs prior to booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56522348822852,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/files\/Brand-61_bb4ae050-9cac-486e-8f53-1a3867f0d893.jpg?v=1776138795"},{"product_id":"hand-building-taster","title":"Hand-building Taster (1 Hour)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great choice for those who want to try a more tactile approach to pottery, no wheel required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eIn this one-hour taster session you’ll build a coiled pot by hand — shaping, pinching and refining the clay without the wheel. 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This is where you actually learn to throw.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix hours of instruction spread across two consecutive days, focused on the techniques that underpin almost everything made on the wheel: wedging, centering, opening, and pulling up. The work is repetitive by design. Muscle memory takes time, and there’s no shortcut to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll spend a significant portion of the course throwing cylinders — not because they’re the most exciting shape, but because a consistent cylinder is what everything else depends on. Towards the end, you’ll cover turning and trimming: how to refine a form, remove excess clay, and add a foot ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo or three of your pots will be fired at no extra charge. 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Students are invited to a follow-on glazing session to finish their work at the studio at no cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is a good follow-up for anyone who attended the hand-building taster class, but the class will accept anyone who wants to learn slab-building techniques, from novice to experienced potter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate and Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e30th May, 10 am - 2 pm.  We will take a 30 minute break at the halfway point.  A hot drinks voucher for Cafe 86b will be available for attendees to use at the break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003e14+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll tools and an aprons are provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to wear: \u003c\/strong\u003e Clay is messy, so we encourage casual dress when possible.  The stoneware clay used in this class will brush or wash off of most fabrics relatively easily.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere we meet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe pride ourselves in being accessible.  We have a ramped entrance for those with limited mobility and a ground floor toilet.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Bank Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567790698820,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/files\/Blue_slab-built_jug.png?v=1778352123"},{"product_id":"wheel-throwing-101-foundation-may-weekend-intensive","title":"Wheel Throwing 101: Foundation (May Weekend Intensive)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** The Wheel Throwing 101 May Weekend Intensive is fully subscribed.  The next 101 weekend intensives will be held \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoldbankpotterystudio.com\/products\/wheel-throwing-101-foundation-june-weekend-intensive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e20\/21 June\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoldbankpotterystudio.com\/products\/wheel-throwing-101-foundation-july-weekend-intensive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e11\/12 July\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe taster was the beginning. 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