Coiling with Nancy Fuller | Intermediate | 2 Days
Taught by Nancy Fuller
We’re delighted to welcome Nancy Fuller, our first international guest potter, to Throwing Shapes! Nancy will be leading an immersive two-day hand-building workshop tailored for intermediate-level participants. This course will take place on Saturday (12 April) and Sunday (13 April) from 10am-4pm.
Nancy brings a wealth of experience and an inspiring journey to this workshop. She graduated with a degree in Fine Art Printmaking from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Dundee, followed by an MA in the History of Art and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Her creative path then led her back to Taiwan, her birthplace, where she discovered wood-firing. This passion took her to Japan, where she trained for a year with anagama master Suzuki Shigeji in Shigaraki before building her own wood-fired kiln in Aberdeenshire. Over the years, Nancy has honed her craft through residencies and symposiums across Europe, Australia, and the US.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop introduces participants to versatile pot-making techniques that can also be adapted for sculptural work. Drawing on traditional methods learned during her studies with master potters in Asia, Nancy will guide you through:
Clay preparation: Wedging and pinching to familiarise yourself with the material.
Building forms: Creating a medium-sized pot while learning how to control its shape and achieve even walls.
Refining details: Using your hands as tools to carefully shape the clay and discover subtle techniques that can enhance your practice.
Nancy’s emphasis on small but impactful details ensures participants leave with the skills and confidence to further explore their unique styles and forms.
Course Schedule
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email refunds@throwingshapes.ie. Refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class are fully refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to another class. Unfortunately we cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel or reschedule it one week prior to the first class session.
What if I miss a day of my course?
If you miss a day you will not be able to make it back. You must be able to attend each week/day of the same course. You cannot transfer days or make up time. Please check you are available for every date before booking your course.
Are there any additional fees?
No - everything is included in your course. If you'd like to buy your own starter toolkit you can do so when purchasing your class online, but tools will be provided either way.
Can I sign my kids up for classes?
No, all students must be 18+ to attend classes.
Can I gift a class to someone?
Of course! You can buy a gift voucher here which the lucky recipient can use to purchase classes.
Can I fire and glaze my own work?
For our taster classes you pick a glaze and we glaze the work for you.
For our 6 week courses you pick 5 of your favourite pieces and glaze them on your 6th week.
For our weekend 2-Day or 3-Day courses you will return 4 weeks later to glaze your own work. You will be notified of this date after you have booked the course.
If I don't see any classes available - when will they be added?
We add new blocks of classes approximately three months in advance of classes starting.
Can I join a waiting list for classes?
Yes you can! If a class is sold out you will see the option to join a waiting list. You can sign up there and you will get notified if there are cancellations.
Can I prebook classes for the next block before they are released?
No, classes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I switch between a class or course if my availability changes?
This is subject to availability. You can email info@throwingshapes.ie to see if we have anything available to switch to.
T&Cs
• All students must be 18+ to register for classes.
• All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. 6-9 people per class. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel or reschedule it one week prior to the first class session.
• To request a cancellation and refund, you must email refunds@throwingshapes.ie. Refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class are fully refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to another class.
• For multiple day courses, you must be able to attend each week of the same course. You cannot transfer days or make up time. Please check you are available for every date before booking your course.
• For courses or classes on Mondays - we run through bank holidays from the start date of the course unless otherwise stated.
• If you would like to gift a class you can enter the attendee's name at time of booking or send an email to gifts@throwingshapes.ie.
