Section turning with Nina Bergqvist, Oct 31 - Nov 1

Welcome to a two-day course in sectional throwing led by ceramicist Nina Bergqvist. This is a course for those who have already started throwing and need help and additional technique to progress. Everyone has their own potter's wheel during the course.

Learn to build both in height and width by assembling multiple thrown forms. We work with basic shapes such as spheres and cylinders to create unique expressions. This technique can be used on both large and small objects.

To benefit from the course content, you need to have experience in throwing and feel comfortable centering and handling 1 kg of clay.

COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course, you will learn the basics of sectional throwing. We work with basic shapes such as spheres and cylinders and build both in height and width. The technique can be used for both small and large objects. You can throw and assemble objects to achieve the desired expression.

We will cover, among other things:

• The basic concept behind sectional throwing and how to plan your segments.
• How to join parts together in a durable way.
• Processing the form before and after assembly.
• Use of a gas torch to speed up the drying process.

You will have plenty of time for individual practice and will receive individual guidance to take your throwing to the next level. Feel free to bring your own sketches, ideas, work clothes, and your favorite tools!

ABOUT NINA BERGQVIST
Nina is the head of education for the Production Throwing program at Formakademin in Lidköping and also runs her own company, Formfabriken. She has extensive experience in working with ceramics and teaching. As the first woman in Sweden, Nina received a Master Craftsman's Diploma in pottery in 2017. The Master Craftsman's Diploma is the highest proof of professional skill in a craft profession and guarantees great expertise and experience. Nina is also a two-time world champion in technical throwing. Technical throwing means that one must, within a time limit, throw a cylinder as high as possible and a dish as wide as possible.

MATERIALS
You buy your own clay on-site for 21 SEK/kg including VAT; you may recycle your own clay and then take it home after the course ends or place it in Lervis's recycling bin. So please bring a bucket or plastic container to recycle your clay in.

Firing is not included. However, you are welcome to take your thrown pieces home and fire them; we can also fire them for a fee.

Maximum 8 participants.

FOOD & COFFEE
You bring your own lunch for both days. We provide afternoon coffee!

ACCOMMODATION
Lervis guesthouse, 5 beds, both single and double rooms. Contact Info@lervis.se for booking.
Pitch at Lervis, 250 SEK/night; motorhomes, caravans, and tents are all welcome. Read more and book here: https://hjovedbastu.se
Hotel Bellevue Hjo. You get 15% off regular prices by using the discount code keramik . You can book your room HERE.

TIME, LOCATION & PRICE
Saturday, October 31, 10 am–4 pm, and Sunday, November 1, 10 am–3 pm
Lervis ceramic studio is located 10 km south of Hjo in the small village of Äskelid. The course fee is paid here in the webshop; a material cost is then added on-site depending on how much clay you buy.

CANCELLATION & REFUND
When you pay for the course, you are automatically registered and booked in your name for the course you purchase. The fee is not refunded for cancellations made later than 1 week before the course starts. As a participant, however, you can transfer your spot to someone else if desired. In that case, you need to notify info@lervis.se of the name of the person taking over your spot.

Should the course be canceled by Lervis, the full amount will be refunded.

Come and experience the joy of creating and learn a valuable technique that opens the door to new, greater creative possibilities!