Level 2 Masterclass | Progressing Your Throwing with Geoffrey Healy | 2 Days
We're delighted to welcome Geoffrey Healy to Throwing Shapes for a two-day wheel throwing masterclass designed to help you progress your throwing practice, whatever stage you're at.
Taking place over Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm, this workshop is aimed at Level 2 throwers who are confident centring approximately 1kg of clay and are ready to refine their technique, tackle new challenges, and build confidence at the wheel.
Rather than following one set project, this masterclass is tailored to each participant. On booking the workshop, you'll complete a short questionnaire outlining the area of throwing you'd most like to develop. Whether you're hoping to throw larger forms, join thrown sections together, improve consistency, tackle particular forms such as teapots, or troubleshoot a particular challenge, Geoffrey will meet you where you're at and guide you towards your own goals.
The weekend will begin with a throwing demonstration, giving students the opportunity to observe Geoffrey's approach to making, hear how he thinks through the process, and pick up practical tips and techniques before moving into their own making. Throughout the two days, there will be plenty of individual guidance, demonstrations, discussion, and one-to-one support, allowing students to develop their skills in a focused and encouraging environment.
This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to move beyond the fundamentals of wheel throwing and gain personalised tuition from one of Ireland's most respected production potters.
About the Artist:
Geoffrey Healy is an Irish ceramic artist and production potter based in County Wicklow, where he established his studio in 1979. After studying ceramics at Derby College of Art and undertaking a travelling scholarship to Japan, he built an internationally recognised career exhibiting, teaching, and consulting both in Ireland and abroad. His work has been exhibited with Ceramics Ireland, at Showcase Ireland, the Common Earth Ceramics Exhibition, and The Museum of Modern Art, as well as in exhibitions across Europe, Japan, Australia, and the United States. With over 45 years of experience, Geoffrey is known for his thoughtful approach to functional pottery and his wealth of technical knowledge, bringing a calm and supportive teaching style to every workshop.
Level 2 | Skill Development
For more information on our course levels see our Levels Guide
Course Contents
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.
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 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).
T&Cs
• All students must be 18+ to register for classes.
• You must read the levels description for your class and take the correct level for your abilities. We reserve the right to move you from a class you do not have enough experience for.
• 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.