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The 5-week Beginners Throwing Course at Watts Gallery is taught by resident ceramicist Bahareh Khomeiry and is perfect for those new to the wheel.
• Weeks 1-2: Participants will experiment with various techniques, focusing on learning and practice. During these initial weeks, creations will not be kept, allowing for exploration and skill development.
• Weeks 3-4: Attendees will continue honing their throwing skills, selecting up to four of their best pieces to retain.
• Week 5: The final week is dedicated to decorating the selected pieces using decorative slips, sgraffito, and underglazes.
Class sizes are kept small so that you have your own wheel to work on throughout the sessions and the tutor will be present to guide you and offer advice. This course aims to provide a creative, informative, and enjoyable experience for all participants.
With a background in architecture, Bahareh Khomeiry’s journey in ceramics began out of fascination with the rich history of traditional tile-making in her home country, Iran. Her curiosity about how these tiles were made led her to pursue another BA in Ceramics, and since 2017, she has been a dedicated potter and tile artist.
Now based in the UK, Bahareh furthered her artistic ceramics practice by completing an MA in Ceramics at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, offering a diverse approach to creating ceramics.
Bahareh explores the act of constructing and assembling elements, seeking balance in the process. Inspired by the way Persian domes are built—layer by layer, with each brick playing a vital role—she applies this method to ceramics. By combining hand-building and throwing techniques, she creates forms that are both structured and fluid.
Her recent series, Hair as Freedom: Cut Plaits, is a tribute to the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement that emerged in Iran in 2022. Witnessing the courage of Iranian women who removed their headscarves and cut their hair (plaits) in defiance of oppression deeply impacted her. This series captures their journey, from entrapment to liberation, and ultimately to unity. Cut Plaits represents these brave women fighting for their rights.
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