Modeling & Ceramics

Trial lesson: turning techniques for beginners

12-14 years, 14-18 years, 18-24 years, 24+ years

1 lessons

Saturday

During the day

From 19-04-2025
to 19-04-2025

Teacher: Vera Hamers

Price: €65,00

About this course

Also want to turn a lump of clay into something beautiful?
Then sign up for this course.
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands in the clay.
Discover your talent and find your own twist.
Come try and make it your own pot.

What will you learn:
– Getting acquainted with the turntable
– Sampling the basic techniques of turning:
– Kneading, Centering (of about half a kilogram)
– Opening, Raising

What do you need to bring yourself to this course:
– 2 towels
– Dishcloth
– Old clothes, overalls or apron (stains are washable out)
– Lots of sociability, humor and fun
– Tip: Short nails (preferably no rings and bracelets)

What will we do:
Punctually 1:30 pm we will begin class. Be there 5 minutes ahead of time so you have time to get your supplies ready. We will be introduced to the wheel and get a feel for the clay. Around 16;10 we will clean up together.

What is and is not included:
Basic materials, such as the clay are included and tools are provided. Coffee and tea are available for purchase in the theater cafe. You can also bring your own bottle of drink

Course dates

Location: Herbenusstraat 89, Maastricht

19-04-2025 to
19-04-2025
(1 lessons)
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Would your child like to take a course at the Free Academy Maastricht, but there is no budget at home? Or are you 18 years or older and there is no money left over to participate in creative activities? The Free Academy Maastricht works together with the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Limburg and the Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur to reimburse tuition and/or materials for children, young people and adults living around the subsistence level.