Throwing Clay with Matthew Wilcock from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio Short Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
Spend your Saturday with one of the team from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio. This one-day introductory workshop invites you to spend your time learning the ancient craft of throwing; a method of forming pottery using a potter’s wheel.
Program Outline
Aimed at beginners and those with an interest in expanding their clay skills, you will be taught the traditional art of throwing.
The art of pottery is simply taking clay that has come from the ground and using a turning wheel, the potter shapes the material into the required shape. This one-day workshop will demonstrate how to make one small pot and one large pot using the potter’s wheel.
Following this, participants are invited to experiment and are provided with the opportunity to practice throwing pottery for themselves using the potter’s wheel. Throughout the day, you will start to learn the steps involved in the process of throwing and once pots begin to dry you may wish to start exploring more functional forms by adding handles, spouts, and possibly even begin to introduce lids to your pottery.
Using the skills learnt, participants can make a small family of objects that can be bisque fired using the kiln located in our ceramic’s studio.
Maker’s pots can be collected at a later date.
Disclaimer
The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
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for more information.Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus from 10:00 - 16:00.
Activity Summary
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Matthew Wilcock
Winner of the first BBC ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ competition, Matthew Wilcock is known in the international ceramic scene. Involved in ceramics from a young age, the designer used to help his parents produce pottery for restaurants. Since graduating with a degree in ceramics Wilcock has taught in a wide range of schools whilst continuing his own practice. Additionally, the ceramicist has undergone a Masters in Product Design and currently teaches at Gray’s School of Art.
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio is a team of six passionate ceramicists and potters who share a vision to make working with ceramics available to everyone in the North East of Scotland. The team is made up of Aimee Morris, AJ Simpson, Amy Benzie, Celda Tyndall, Kevin Andrew Morris and Matthew Wilcock.
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Robert Gordon University (RGU)
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Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a public university located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates and strong focus on employability. RGU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines.
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RGU graduates are part of a global alumni network of over 80,000 individuals.Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with an interest in expanding their clay skills.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
