Wheel thrown teapots with Antoinette Badenhorst

You will learn different techniques for throwing functional teapots and will learn what is needed in the mysterious world of teapot collections. Antoinette shows how to make and attach teapot spouts that do not drip or spatter during pouring. She explains design considerations for teapots.

Pulling and attaching handles are easy if you know how to do it, but the handle must fit the design of the teapot and must compliment the other elements of the teapot.

You will learn how to make a lid that will not fall off from the teapot during pouring. Pouring tea should not require two hands for pouring. Glazing and firing rounds off the teapot projects.

Teapot classes open for registration

Wheel Thrown Teapots May 30 - Jul 2

$99.00

3 weeks class, 5 weeks viewing
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Wheel Thrown Teapots Jul 18 - Aug 20

$99.00

3 weeks class, 5 weeks viewing
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Preview e-course

Contents of wheel thrown teapots

​Week 1
​Introduction to the History of teapots
What is defined as good functional teapots?
Design all the elements of a cylinder formed teapot.  
How to throw the teapot body from a cylinder form
How to throw a drop lid that will fit into the teapot body 
How to throw a spout that will pour
How to trim the teapot body so that the drop lid will fit tight but comfortable.
How to trim the drop lid so that it will fit into the teapot body. 
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
​Week 2
Design all the elements of a bellied teapot.  
How to throw off the hump
Start throwing the cap lid first off the hump
Throw a spout from the hump 
How to throw the body of a bellied teapot off the hump
​How to trim the teapot body so that the cap lid will fit like a glove.
How to trim the cap lid so that it will fit onto the teapot body. 
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
​Week 3
Assemble all the elements of the cylinder teapot
Pull and form the handle  
Teapot decoration considerations
Assemble the teapot handle
Finishing touches
​Trim and attach the spout
Form and attach the handle
​Glaze considerations
Firing tips, techniques and considerations

Registration policy

Who is the target audience for the wheel thrown teapots e-course?
  • ​Intermediate to advanced potters

What do I need to do this e-course?
  • You must have access to a pottery wheel, workplace and kiln.
  • You must have consistent access to a computer, iPad or iPhone or related technology.
  • You must have basic computer knowledge. (Although we will assist you with the viewing of the videos, we cannot teach you how to use a computer). 
  • You need basic knowledge of glazes; that is at least glazed some pottery before.

REFUND POLICY
  • No refunding.
  • Submitting an online registration indicates your agreement with this policy.