Level 2 | Hand-building Weekend with Shane | 2 days

This level is ideal for students who have taken one of our Level 1 classes and would like to develop their skills. You'll focus on refining technique, exploring more complex forms, and developing personal expression through your work. Classes are kept small from 6 to 9 participants, to ensure individual guidance and space to develop your skills.

You are ready for this Level if you are familiar with;
- Pinching, Coiling & Slab building techniques
- (Not required) Have a specific project in mind

For more information on our course levels see our Levels Guide

Over 12 hours (6 hours daily), students will build on existing handbuilding skills, exploring advanced slab, coiling, and construction techniques. A 2.5-hour glazing session will take place approximately 4 weeks after the course. See below for glaze dates.

Day 1:
Focus on planning and constructing more complex hand-built forms. Students will work with slabs and refined coiling techniques to more intricate pieces. Emphasis is placed on structure, proportion, and thoughtful design. Guidance on surface decoration, including sgraffito, resist techniques, and texture, will be introduced.

Day 2:
Refine and assemble your pieces, add handles or attachments where appropriate, and continue exploring surface decoration and personal style. The day also covers clay care, including recycling, drying, and preparing pieces for firing, giving you a comprehensive handbuilding experience.

Glazing:
Each course includes a scheduled glazing session. Please ensure availability for both the weekend and the evening glazing date to complete your pieces.

• 27th & 28th June Weekend: Saturday August 1st (17:00 - 19:30)

Includes clay, tools and firing/glazing costs for 5 pieces. Please ensure you can attend all sessions before booking. Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch along with them. Pieces will be ready for collection approximately 4-6 weeks after the final glaze date.

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 after this point under 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 toolkit you can at checkout when purchasing your class, 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 book them an available class and add their name on checkout, or purchase a gift card for them to decide on their own class.

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 three months in advance of classes starting.

Can I join a waiting list for classes?
Yes you can! Our waiting list works per date - so please go to a date or course you'd like to attend if it became available. 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 and can not be prebooked.

Can I switch between a class our 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. If we do not your spot will be cancelled according to our cancellation policy (above).

• 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.