Discover the art of pottery wheel – €100 for 2 persons

Description

Discover the magic of the wheel with Gaël!

This ceramics enthusiast will be delighted to welcome you to his beautiful workshop. He’ll start by explaining his background, and how this session on the wheel will unfold.

Gaël will then give you a live demonstration, to help you understand the key phases and essential gestures of this technical and sensory practice. Then it’s up to you!

The first step is to knead the clay. After weighing it, you’ll remove any air bubbles – it’s important!

Once the clay is supple and your hands are warmed up, you’ll set up on the lathe. You’ll set up a keel to eliminate any remaining air bubbles, and center the clay on the lathe using the strength of your hands! Accompanied by Gaël, you will gradually watch the clay take shape under your fingers, until it becomes a bowl (or other small piece), which you can remove from the wheel.

After a bit of tidying up, you’ll finally entrust your creation to the craftsman, who will take care of drying, firing and glazing. You’ll also agree with him directly on the terms of collection.

You’ll then leave with your beautiful turned object, which you’ll be eager to show off to your friends and family! A glossary of essential technical terms will also be sent to you in PDF format after the workshop.

Price

• 50€ per person

Included / Not Included

Included : 

• 2 hours of discovery with Gaël
• Ceramic skills
• Your own little piece

Further information

Practical information

To take part in this workshop, you’ll need to wear comfortable clothing, such as leggings or pants, suitable for practicing and cleaning up at the end of the workshop. It’s also preferable to keep your fingernails short and your hair tied back. If you can, please bring your own apron.

Please note that when firing parts, there is a risk of breakage. These are the hazards of the trade and the craftsman is not responsible for them.

Minimum age : 15

Accessible to people with reduced mobility :

Difficulty level : Accessible to everyone

Address : 5 Rte de Lyon, 84000 Avignon, France

Duration : 2h

Hours : 14:30 – 16:30

Number of participants : 2 to 7 participants

Languages : French

Agency

Best of Tours Ltd

Location