Teapot Making with Britta James

Course outline:

Students will learn about overall design principles, ergonomics and aesthetics of a teapot. This includes different forms of teapot bodies, gallery and lid solutions and handles (pulled, lugs, loop).

Requirements: the course is for intermediate and advanced throwers. Participants should be able to to throw cylinders with up to 2kg and have had some experience with pulling a handle.

Day 1: General introduction to teapots. Throwing teapot bodies and and lids

Day 2: Throwing teapot bodies and lids, throwing spouts of the hump

Day 3: Trimming teapots and attaching spouts, loop handles

Day 4: Handles and finishing teapots from day 2

🗓 Workshop Dates:

• Tuesay 3rd - Friday 6th February
10am - 4.30pm

Intermediate level – for those with throwing experience