One Day Wheel Throwing Improvers: Candlesticks

COURSE CODE: TAS2404C010

COURSE DATES: Saturday 12th July 2025

TUTOR: Ella Cairns

DAYS: 1

TIMES: 10:00am - 4:00pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner +

FEE: £95

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

Designed for confident beginners ready to refine their technique, in this session you’ll explore the sculptural form of candlesticks; learning to throw taller, thinner walls and the skill of ‘coning in’ clay. This is a practical, hands-on course with an emphasis on improving control, consistency, and creativity at the wheel.
Throughout the session, you will:

– Learn how to shape upright, straight structures using 500–600g of clay
– Develop precision with ‘coning in’, an essential technique to control height and wall thickness
– Experiment with proportions and silhouettes to create unique candlestick designs
– Apply slip or underglaze for colour and contrast

You’ll be guided through demonstrations and receive one-to-one support as you throw, refine, and experiment throughout the day.
After the session, you may be interested in joining our 5-week Wheel Throwing Improvers course.

Recommend booking by: June 28, 2025

COURSE SCHEDULE

Beginner +

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium, but still follow a structured path with guidance from the tutor.

All materials are provided for this course, please wear old clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting messy. Please also bring an old tea towel for your hands whilst throwing.

Ella Cairns

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

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