Join a relaxed 2 hour group session of up to 3 students working on their own projects. You will be able to work independently as you build your skill level, but don’t worry, Karen or Ian will be on hand if you need some help with the technicalities.
Our well-equipped studio is set in an acre of garden and students enjoy leaving their busy lives behind for a couple of hours and immersing themselves in clay.
Class Times
Classes run during normal school terms. Current class times are:
| Wednesday | Morning | 9.30 am – 11.30 am |
| Evening | 7 pm – 9 pm | |
| Thursday | Afternoon | 1 pm – 3 pm |
If you would like to join one of these groups then please contact us via the website. People normally book a first session to see how they like it and then commit to a number of dates. This helps us plan our classes so we don’t have places going unused. We generally recommend coming to at least 4 classes if you want to make a few different things and see them through from start to finish. A lot of our students keep coming every week so places are limited. If we don’t have a space at the moment we can always put you on the waiting list. Please get in touch.
Prices
Please see our current price list.
Facilities
To keep things simple we have standardized on a two-firing stoneware process using an electric kiln. You can coil, throw, model or slab-build. You should find all the hand-tools you might need but as you develop you may want to build up your own set of favourite tools.
We have a range of slips, under-glazes and glazes. Eventually, we hope to offer smoke-, raku- and wood-firings as well.
To keep the clay recycling simple, we standardize on a single stoneware clay that works well for both throwing and hand-building.
FAQ
Can I learn throwing?
Yes, we have two electric wheels in a class of 2 or 3 students. Please don’t expect to spend the whole time on the wheel because you will need to share it with the other students but between decorating, putting on handles and perhaps a hand-build project, that shouldn’t be a problem. If you really want exclusive use of the wheel then why not consider an individual lesson?
What could I make in the classes?
What you can make is only really limited by your imagination and the size of our kiln. If you are new to pottery then it is best to keep things simple at first and get more ambitious as your skill improves. We can suggest some simple starter projects to introduce different making methods. You could also have a look at our student gallery for some examples of things other students have made with us. We also share weekly updates on activity in the workshop via our private Facebook group for students.
Do I need to bring anything?
Apart from patience and a sense of humour, please bring an apron or overalls, even an old shirt. Please do tie your hair back if you need to, and wear sensible clothes and shoes you can easily clean. Please do wear warm clothes in the winter and please don’t wear any jewellery that might get lost or damaged.
It would also be good to bring a notepad / sketchbook and pencil.
You should find all the hand-tools you might need but as you develop you may want to build up your own set of favourite tools but please put an identifying mark on them.
Will you cry if I make something really good?
Maybe! There’s a challenge for you!