Beginners classes

If you are new to working with clay or want to go over the basics again, one of our beginner's courses is the perfect way to start. The Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening beginner's classes run over seven weeks and give you a structured introduction to hand-building with clay - pinching, coiling, and building with slabs as well as the more unusual Japanese-inspired Kurinuki carving technique. 

We will explore a variety of ways to decorate your work with texture, slips, oxides and our wide choice of  beautiful glazes. You'll also have the opportunity to try your hand on the wheel, throwing a small bowl or cylinder and then trimming it to refine the shape. All materials are included in the class fees and there is a small additional charge for firing by weight of finished glazed work.

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Wednesday afternoon beginners 2 to 5

Wednesday evening beginners 6 to 9

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Throwing classes for beginners & improvers

Learn all the foundation techniques for throwing and continue to develop and refine your skills as an improver on our six week wheel courses. Once you've become confident with the basics we introduce more adventurous projects, learn to throw taller, wider, multipart, and with lids, spouts and handles. You will be guided through a wide range of glazing choices to create a lovely selection of bowls, cups, jugs, plates or more sculptural pieces. All materials are included in the class fee and there is a small additional charge for firing by weight of finished work.

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Tuesday afternoon throwing 2 to 5

Thursday morning throwing 10 to 1

Thursday afternoon throwing 2 to 5

Thursday evening throwing 6 to 9

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General classes 

The six week general classes are suitable for anyone who has completed a beginner's class or has some experience working with clay. We will guide and support your making with hand-building and/or throwing to suit your project, introducing you to a wide range of techniques to realise your ideas. Bring your sketches, photographs, or any research materials you wish to use as a starting point. We have a fantastic range of ceramics books and journals in the studio if you are looking for inspiration. All materials are included in the class fee and there is a small additional charge for firing by weight of finished work. ​

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 Monday morning 10 to 1

Monday afternoon 2 to 5

Monday evening 6 to 9

Tuesday morning 10 to 1

Tuesday evening 6 to 9 

Wednesday morning 10 to 1

Thursday morning hand building 10 to 1

Thursday evening hand building 6 to 9