Throwing Large with Tanya Gomez
2 Day Workshop

Date: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm each day, including breaks (lunch not provided)
Teacher:  Tanya Gomez (guest potter)
Fee: £200.00

This course is suitable for adults 18+ and for wheel throwers with some experience.

Tanya will guide you through her process of centring and throwing large pieces on the wheel. This workshop aims to equip you with the techniques and confidence needed to throw larger works.

Through demonstrations, you’ll learn methods for preparing, centering, and throwing large pieces, as well as joining forms. Over the weekend, the focus will be on throwing multiple pieces weighing between 2.5 and 5 kg of clay to create a tall structure and a wide form.

This is an energetic course designed for students who can already centre at least 1 kg of clay and are looking to build on each person’s abilities to throw bigger.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Tanya Gomez graduated from the Royal College of Art and is renowned for her vibrant large decorative vessels. She teaches from her studio in Lewes, East Sussex and exhibits throughout the UK and Internationally. She is Associated with the Craft Potters and Contemporary Applied Arts and has exhibited at Ceramic Art London and Collect.

Approach to teaching: I love to teach and have a hands-on approach, as it is one thing to see what is happening but to actually feel the clay move is vital. Everyone's style is individual and I like to find the best way for each student rather than prescribe a set of rules.

Inspiration: The Sea and the sublime experiences of its uncontrolled ever-changing condition are the fundamental of my work. Also, techniques, glazes and colour all have a part in creating work; it has to be dynamic, sensual and tactile.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

All of the tools, equipment, clay and decorating provided (included is 5kg of clay, additional weigh and pay will apply for pieces above this weight or additional pieces at £6.00 per kilo for glazed pieces).

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

Bring a small hand towel and apron and any additional tools you wish to use.

Lunch is not provided but there are several cafes and restaurants in the area. The beach is located directly across from the studio and if the weather is suitable is a perfect spot to have lunch and a swim in the sea.

PAYMENT / IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please ensure you can attend the workshop you have booked as we cannot offer refunds less than 14 days notice, unless we are able to fill your place with another student. Please get in touch and we will do our best. 

We reserve the right to cancel our courses, taster sessions and workshops. We will endeavour to book you onto an alternative course or offer a refund.