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Ceramics Classes at the Swedish school

Have you ever dreamt about taking a potter's wheel throwing class or making ceramic art? Or do you already have experience and want to improve your pottery skills?

Handmade ceramics are thousands of years old and for us it represents an art with endless opportunities where nothing is right or wrong. Joy, curiosity and relaxation are the keywords at the pottery school. Our intention is that you as a participant will experience this and much more. All classes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced potters. In each class we will have a "tea and cake break" since we value togetherness in the group. A warm welcome to the world of pottery.

We are joyfully offering the following classes:
(all classes is fine for both beginners and you with some earlier experience)

Throwing class Monday

Monday evenings, 4 weeks
Start: 13th of March 2023
Time: 6-9 pm
Max 6 participantsPrice: 160 Euro – Includes 1,5 kg clay, 2 firings and glazes
Last registration date : 8th of March 2023

If you are longing to use the potter's wheel this is the class for you. You will learn the fundamental techniques and work in your own pace. The teacher will introduce a new technique each class and you will learn the basics of the ceramic process from start to finish including how to decorate and glaze your pottery. As the class size is small, there will be a lot of time for questions and support from the teacher. Glazed pottery can be picked up around approximately one week after the last class or at a time agreed upon.

Price for clay: Beyond the 1,5 kg included in the class fee an additional 7 Euro/kilo will be added. Glaze and two firings are included in the price. This cost will be charged when the course is finished. A smaller coffee cup is often thrown with 250 grams clay as an example.

Throwing class Wednesday

Start: 15th of March 2023
Time: 9:45am-12:45 pm
Max 6 participantsPrice: 160 Euro – Includes 1,5 kg clay, 2 firings and glazes
Last registration date : 8th of March 2023

Throwing class Thursday

Thursdays evenings, 4 weeks
Start: 16th of March 2023
Time 5-8 pm
Max 6 participantsPrice: 160 Euro – Includes 1,5 kg clay, 2 firings and glazes
Last registration date : 8th of March 2023

Parent and child class

Mondays afternoons, 4 weeks
Start: 13th of March 2023
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Max 6 couplesPrice: 150 Euro – Includes 1,5 kg clay, 2 firings and glazes
Last registration date : 8th of March 2023

In this class you and your child get the opportunity to create together. You will try different pottery techniques such as wheel throwing, coil building and rolling. The focus of this class is to awakening the creative joy. Different decoration techniques will be taught and everyone works in their own pace. Glazed pottery can be picked up around approximately one week after the last class or at a time agreed upon.
For kids 7 years and older.

Pottery course Friday

Pottery course 2 Fridays daytime, 4 weeks
Start: 17th of March 2023
Time: 10:15am-1:15 pm
Max 8 participantsPrice 130 Euro – Includes 1,5 kg clay, 2 firings and glazes
Last registration date : 8th of March 2023

In this course we are only hand building. We will not be using the potter's wheel. We will work with different techniques such as coil building, slab building, and sculpturing. Each class the teacher will introduce a new technique and everyone works in their own pace. Glazed pottery can be picked up around approximately one week after the last class or at a time agreed upon.

Try the potter’s wheel 1

Start: 2nd of March 2023
Time: 3.10-4:10 pm
Max 6 participants
Price: 20 Euro/person
Last registration date: 28th of February 2023

Have you always wanted to have a go on the potter’s wheel? Now you, your child, nd everyone you know has the chance to try out what it’s like to throw pots. After a short introduction and demonstration by Frida, all participants get access to their own potter’s wheel and the creative flow can begin. This is a “try on” which means that the used clay will be recycled, and no pots will be saved. Children are welcome from the age of 6.

Try the potter’s wheel 2

Start: 2nd of March 2023
Time: 4:10-5:10 pm
Max 6 participants
Price: 20 Euro/person
Last registration date: 28th of February 2023

Registration
Registration for the courses takes place no later than the 2nd of february 2023 and is done at this link: Registration Ceramic

After the registration period has expired, we compile and will send you an email with more info saying if you got accepted or not. The minimum occupancy per course is 50% of the maximum occupancy and if the courses receive more registrations than we have space, we start from the following priority:

The length of time, being able to attend all five classes
Have taken a ceramics course before at the Swedish school (not current at this initial stage)
Registration date, "first come, first served"

Families with children at the Swedish school always have priority in the courses.

Information about payment is made upon notification of being accepted to the courses. Fee reduction can only be given to those who fly home during the course.

Other reduction of price is not given, e.g., in case of illness.

Course leader

Frida Giove started her ceramics journey in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden. She didn't know at that time what a huge impact the clay would have in her life. Through various courses, private lessons and by being an apprentice to a recognized potter, her great passion for ceramics was awakened. In the summer of 2022, she had her first exhibition. Frida has in all her professional life worked with people and she is used to leading groups in an inspiring and educational way.

Do you have any questions regarding the content of the courses, please email directly to Frida:

Frida Giove
frida@teneriffaskolan.se

Registration Ceramic