Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

Electric Potter’s Wheel

Using 3 kg of clay placed on an electric potter’s wheel, you can create your pieces for half an hour and then choose one item that you want to keep.
The small number of participants means more individual time with the instructor.
Sessions will take place even with just one participant.

Fee
From ¥3,500 per person (shipping charges are separate).
Numbers of Participants
1–2 people
Time Required
Approximately 30 minutes.

* Your item will be delivered to you approximately one month after the course.

Electric Potter’s Wheel Course

  • Make a Well in the Center
    1. Make a Well in the Center

    Using your thumb, make a hole in the center of the clay on the potter’s wheel.

  • Expand the Well
    2. Expand the Well

    Move your thumb slowly towards the outside to enlarge the well.

  • Drawing Out
    3. Drawing Out

    Hold the clay between your fingers and stretch it from the bottom towards the top. Repeat this motion a few times to achieve the shape you want.
    Try to keep your hands steady.

  • Shaping
    4. Shaping

    Trim the edges and surfaces of your piece using your finger and a trowel, etc.

  • Finishing
    5. Finishing

    Smooth the rim using tanned leather.

  • Remove from then Wheel
    6. Remove from then Wheel

    Remove the piece from the potter’s wheel using a cut-off wire after making a groove under the object with your finger, and place it on a board.

  • After completion
    7. After completion

    Select two of the items you have made and decide which glaze you want to use on them. We will complete the rest of the process – finishing, drying, bisque (first) firing, glazing and second firing – and then send the completed item to you in about 3–4 weeks.

    * There is also the Slow and Steady Electric Potter’s Wheel Course. This course lasts for 60 minutes and you can choose two items.