Introduction to Pottery

A 5-day workshop to learn the basics of working with clay. This course is an introduction to pottery and the methods of making items from clay. You will also be introduced to how glazes work, with the option to glaze and fire your pieces. 

  • 5 days: 2 sessions a day
  • 3-hour sessions/30 hours total
  • 3 hours for theory discussions
  • Day 1
    • Session 1: Introduction to the pinching method
    • Session 2:  Introduction to the coil building method
    • Introduction to wheel throwing
  • Day 2
    • Session 1: Making articles using the coil building method
    • Session 2:  Introduction to the slab building method
    • Introduction to wheel throwing (contd.)
  • Day 3
    • Session 1: Making articles using the slab building method
    • Session 2:  Making articles using both coil & slab building method
    • Introduction to wheel throwing (contd.)
  • Day 4
    • Session 1: Sandeep demonstrates how to make pottery using the wheel
    • Session 2:  Theory and technical discussion
    • Practicing wheel throwing (contd.)
  • Day 5
    • Session 1: Glazing the articles you have built
    • Session 2:  Discussion on your results. Q&A session.
    • Practicing wheel throwing (contd.)
  • Students can glaze and fire up to 4 articles. 

WORKSHOP – INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY

Are you, or someone you know, interested in pottery and would like to attend this workshop? 

Please complete this form and we will contact you with additional details, schedules, availability and pricing. 

Sandeep Manchekar Profile

Sandeep Manchekar

Sandeep started his journey with ceramics at the age of eight and he has dedicated his life to practicing and teaching pottery. Over the last few decades, Sandeep has taught and mentored hundreds of ceramic artists and enthusiasts across India.

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Anvi Pottery Profile

Anvi Pottery

Set among the lush farmlands of Raigad, with the verdant hills as a backdrop, the studio sets the stage for a slower life away from the city. Anvi Pottery attracts ceramists from all over India to practice pottery and attend classes, events and residencies.

About the studio

Contact Anvi Pottery

Anvi Pottery is located a minute off the Mumbai-Goa Highway.

Easiest way to contact Sandeep is by WhatsApp at the number listed below

 

Please feel free to drop in or message any time.

Anvi Pottery
Studio 170, Wighawali Road
Indapur, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 98214 14440

Email: sandeep@anvipottery.com