{"title":"Beginner's Weekend Course","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've had a taster course or you're simply ready to jump in with both feet, our Wheel Throwing 101: Foundation Weekend Intensive might be just the course for you. Offered throughout the year, this weekend course meets for 3 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday, giving you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Day 1 is dedicated to guided instruction and plenty of hands-on practice at the wheel, while Day 2 introduces you to trimming, turning, and decorating — rounding out your foundation skills and setting you up to continue your pottery journey with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wheel-throwing-101-wheel-fundamentals","title":"Wheel Throwing 101: Foundation (April Weekend Intensive)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe taster was the beginning. 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. You’ll also be invited to a glazing session five to six weeks later to finish your work at the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for complete beginners and for anyone who has done a taster and wants a proper foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge: \u003c\/b\u003e13+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eThe course meets for six hours over a single weekend, 12:30-15:30 Saturday April 25 and 9:30-12:30 Sunday April 26.  \u003c\/span\u003e\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\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\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Bank Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56550734725444,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/files\/dreamstime_m_148889322.jpg?v=1774263923"},{"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. This is where you actually learn to throw.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\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 style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\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 style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eTwo or three of your pots will be fired at no extra charge. You’ll also be invited to a glazing session five to six weeks later to finish your work at the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eSuitable for complete beginners and for anyone who has done a taster and wants a proper foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge: \u003c\/b\u003e13+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eThe course meets for six hours over a single weekend, 12:30-15:30 Saturday 16th May and 9:30-12:30 Sunday 17th May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/b\u003eAll tools and aprons are provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Bank Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56571951710532,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/files\/dreamstime_m_148889322.jpg?v=1774263923"},{"product_id":"wheel-throwing-101-foundation-july-weekend-intensive","title":"Wheel Throwing 101: Foundation (July Weekend Intensive)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe taster was the beginning. 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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Get 20% off if you book this course for three or more people or book the entire weekend intensive series, including \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theoldbankpotterystudio.com\/collections\/wheel-throwing-103-scaling-up\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(54, 94, 75);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWheel Throwing 103: Scaling-Up.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge: \u003c\/b\u003e17+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e 127 High Street, Henley-in-Arden B955AU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eThe course meets for six hours over a single weekend, 12:30-15:30 Saturday and 9:30-12:30 Sunday unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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":"The Old Bank Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56923331559748,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/files\/101image2.jpg?v=1783291767"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5269\/7668\/collections\/IMG_3900b.jpg?v=1783528312","url":"https:\/\/theoldbankpotterystudio.com\/collections\/beginners-weekend-course.oembed","provider":"The Old Bank Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}