Classes
Adult ClassesBeginner’s Classes (3rd Saturday of each month)
A relaxing, creative and sociable way to spend a Saturday morning or afternoon. Have a go on the wheel and hand building a piece. We will glaze and fire your work for you to pick up at a later date. Saturday 16th August 11-1pm (full) Saturday 16th August 2-4pm (full) Saturday 15th September 11-1pm Saturday 15th September 2-4pm Saturday 20th October 11-1pm Saturday 20th October 2-4pm Saturday 17th November 11-1pm Saturday 17th November 2-4pm £35 per session Email to book (We have a resident, well behaved dog. Let us know if this is a problem for you when booking) Mug Projects
An introduction to throwing and turning on the potter's wheel. By the end of the 3 weeks you will have made a set of mugs or similar which will be glazed for you. Class size of 5 max means lots of individual attention. Monday 6-8pm 3 weeks - £60 6th/13th/20th August 2018 24th September/1st/8th October 2018 12th/19th/26th November Sunday 2-4pm 3 weeks - £60 12th/19th/26th August 2018 (Full) 30th Sept/7th/14th Oct 2018 (Full) 18th/25th Nov/2nd Dec 2018 Pottery Days for Adults
11am - 4pm (with a 1 hour lunch break) Tuesday 14th August Saturday 25th August Tuesday 28th August Saturday 22nd September Saturday 27th October Join us for a fun-filled day of all things clay. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, you will be introduced to many techniques including pinching, coiling, slabbing and throwing. You will have time to experiment and decorate your pots. £55 (all materials, firing, glazing, tea and biscuits included) Lunch not included but we have many lovely cafes on our doorstep! Email to book your space (We have a resident, well behaved dog. Let us know if this is a problem for you when booking) Beginner's Throwing Class (1st Saturday of the Month & a few Friday evenings!!)
10.30am- Midday Saturday 4th August (FULL) Saturday 1st September Saturday 6th October Saturday 3rd November Saturday 1st December 6pm-7.30pm Friday 10th August (FULL) Friday 24th August Spend a focused hour and a half on the potter's wheel. You will be given a demo and then have the chance to make pots on your own wheel. Small groups of maximum 4 people so all will get lots of individual attention. All of your pots will be glazed and fired for you. £20 - (all materials, firing, glazing included) This class is designed as a more affordable option for individual throwers who are beginners. If you are a group, look at the private throwing classes. Email to book (We have a resident, well behaved dog. Let us know if this is a problem for you when booking) Weekly Classes (waiting list)
Introduction to pottery techniques, including, pinching, coiling, slab building and throwing. Tuesday 1-3pm and 6.30-8.30pm Wednesday 10-12pm and 1-3pm Wednesday 6-8pm Thursday 6-8pm Friday 1-3pm £100 for 6 weeks (we ask for a small donation for firing each pot you make) We have a waiting list system where we contact you when spaces become available - email us with a mobile contact number to go on the list. These classes are very popular so be patient as the waiting list is significant. |
Kid's/Family ClassesAfter School Classes (aged 6+)
Children will taught how to make and decorate unique pieces, using a range of pottery techniques. The tutor (Alice) has a Primary PGCE, current DBS check and many years experience teaching pottery to children. Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm (FULL with waiting list) £50 for 6 weeks (all firing included) Or £10 per session try out/PAYG Kids/Family Classes
We can arrange private children's or family classes for you. We will teach simple hand-building techniques and each person will get a go on the potter's wheel. 3 or more people required for a workshop including at least 1 child. £10/£15 per person for a 1hr/1.5hr workshop (all firing included) We fit these classes around our regular classes, let us know when is good for you. (We get very busy, especially on Saturdays so book in with as much notice as possible to avoid disappointment) Email to book (We have a resident, well behaved dog. Let us know if this is a problem for you when booking) |
Private ClassesPrivate Throwing Classes
Spent a focused hour or more on the potters wheel. You will get a thorough demo then make a few pots each on your own wheel. This can make a great date! £28 p/h for 1 person £40 p/h for 2 people £50 p/h for 3 people £60 p/h for 4 people (for a more cost effective option for single throwers see our new Beginner Throwers class) All of your pots will be glazed and fired for you. (We get very busy, especially on Saturdays so book in with as much notice as possible to avoid disappointment) Throw a Pot (Children only)
Have a go at throwing and decorating one pot which we will glaze and fire for you. £10 per person (allow 20mins per person) We fit these classes around our regular classes, let us know when is good for you. Email to book We are happy to tailor any private sessions to your needs- call us or pop in to talk about what you would like to do. |
As a not for profit, community pottery, our fees are kept as affordable as possible but we need to maintain full attendance in all classes to allow this to continue. Therefore, classes and workshops must be paid in full at the time of booking/confirmation and rearrangement of your class date may only be possible with at least 2 weeks notice. Please ensure you can attend the class before you book in with us, as refunds cannot be made. If you have booked a private throwing class or family workshop rearrangement of your class will be considered with less notice .