Love2Learn Throwing Workshop
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Badge Nation
Earners of this badge have successfully completed the 1-day throwing workshop. Beginners have learned the basics of working safely with clay and using the potters’ wheel to make functional works. Improvers have learned how to correct and adjust their throwing technique to improve their work. All will have learned basic slip decoration techniques and decorated their work.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Earner has undertaken a studio tour, and had a studio and equipment health & safety induction.
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Earner has had an introduction to clay as a material including earthenware, stoneware and crank clay properties. Earner also learnt about the studio recycling process and wedging.
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Earner has undertaken an introduction to throwing. As a result, learning and practicing throwing pieces on the potters’ wheel.
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Earner has participated in an introduction to turning. They have learned and practiced turning and trimming pieces on the potters’ wheel.
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Earner has undertaken an Introduction to slip decoration by decorating pots using slip.
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This badge is only available to Students, Members or Employees
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Herschel, Avon Street, Bath, United Kingdom, BA1 1UP
Standards
This badge has been mapped to the Participation Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has met expectations, can interact with learning and is able to join in with others.