Beginners classes

If you are new to working with clay or want to go over the basics again, one of our beginner's classes is the perfect way to start. The Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening beginner's 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. We will explore several types of surface decoration and  glazing and you will have a taste of throwing and turning over two weeks.

If you would prefer to focus on throwing the Tuesday and Thursday classes are suitable for beginners or those with a little bit of experience and will focus completely on the wheel. 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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Classes suitable for beginners are available to book online where we have spaces

Wednesday afternoon mixed techniques 2.00 to 5.00

Wednesday evening mixed techniques 6.00 to 9.00​

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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. Once you've become confident with the basics we introduce more adventurous projects, learn to throw taller, wider, multipart, and with extra components. You will be guided through a wide range of glazing choices to create truly unique pieces.

 

Throwing classes are available to book online where we have spaces

Term two starts the week beginning Monday 17 February

Tuesday afternoon throwing 2.00 to 5.00

Thursday morning throwing 10.00 to 1.00

Thursday afternoon throwing 2.00 to 5.00

Thursday evening throwing 6.00 to 9.00

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Mixed technique classes 

The mixed technique 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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Mixed technique classes are available to book online where we have spaces

Term two starts the week beginning Monday 17 February

 Monday morning 10.00 to 1.00 

Monday afternoon 2.00 to 5.00

Monday evening 6.00 to 9.00 

Tuesday morning 10.00 to 1.00 

Tuesday evening 6.00 to 9.00 

Wednesday morning 10.00 to 1.00

Thursday morning hand building 10.00 to 1.00

Thursday evening hand building 6.00 to 9.00