Level 2 | Coiling Large with Tatiana | 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 with just 6 to 9 participants, ensuring individual guidance and the space to develop your skills.

You are ready for this level if you are comfortable with:
- Centering clay
- Throwing a cylinder
- Trimming
- Basic Glazing

For more information on our course levels see our Levels Guide

Day 1:
The session begins with a brief overview of techniques and examples of large-scale coil-built work. You’ll then learn how to plan your form and begin constructing the base and lower sections of your piece. Emphasis will be placed on building strong foundations, working with even wall thickness, and managing clay moisture to support the weight of a larger structure. Time is also given for troubleshooting common issues when scaling up handbuilt work.

Day 2:
Continue building upwards, refining form and proportion as your piece grows. You’ll learn techniques for joining coils cleanly, shaping with paddles and ribs, and incorporating surface texture or subtle details into your design. The session will also cover finishing techniques to prepare your piece for drying and firing, including smoothing.

Glazing:
Each weekend course has a specified glazing date, please ensure you are available for both the weekend and your evening glazing date:
Date Weekend - Date Glaze (6:30 - 9:00)

Includes clay, tools, and firing/glazing for 1 finished piece. Please ensure you can attend all sessions before booking. Finished work will be ready for collection approximately four 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 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 card 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.

• 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.