Teapot making masterclass (intermediate)

2 day class - Intermediate/ advanced for individuals/couples.

You will begin with preparing wheelthrown body of teapot, make the necessary attachments (lid, spout, handle) and assemble everything in a functional and aesthetic way.

We will cover everything from:

• making a spout

• making a well fitting lid

• various handle designs

• view samples of LaimaCeramics designs and get insider info on the various methods used

Included materials for making 1 teapot, firing and glazing.

10:00- 14:00 - 4 hours class

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next day 10:00- 12:00 - 2 hours class

1hour - looking at teapot designs on hand, discussing shapes, steps and your ideas

3hours - making body, spout, lid, handle prep

(continue next steps in the following day)

2hours - trimming the parts, assembling

*If you haven’t thrown on the wheel before this class wont be suited for you, we recommend to start with regular wheel lessons before to learn basic centring and cylinder shapes.

*The piece will be left in the studio for glazing and firing for 1month - after this possible to arrange worldwide shipping.

Individual class, max 2 people at a time, price per person.

Organised on-request. Note this is intermediate/advanced level- not suitable for complete beginner. You need to know how to get to decent cylinder stage already to be able to complete this class on the wheel. Alternatively we can make this class in handbuilding technique.