TUESDAY / EVENING / BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
WHEN
Tuesday EVENINGS 6.30-9.00pm - 2 1/2 hrs week x 7 weeks
AUTUMN TERM 2024 - 24rd Sept - 19th November [with break weeks 29th October & 12th November] SOLD OUT
You are paying a non-refundable £50 deposit with the balance of fees (£180 payable by BACS three weeks before term) Please see Pottery Hub FAQs for cancellation policy.
WHAT
A beginners class ideal for anyone that has never touched clay before or for those that have taken the beginners class and want to continue developing with Julia.
During the seven weeks you’ll have the opportunity to learn the foundations of pottery from making tiles to hand building with slabs, coils and moulds to throwing on the wheel. You will also have the chance to decorate and finish your pots with slips and glazes and your work will be fired for you to keep at the end of the course.
WHERE
The Pottery Hub @ Coombe Farm Studios, Dittisham, Nr Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JA
HOW MUCH
£230 PER TERM [2.5 hours x 7 weeks]
Price includes tuition, materials (clay and glazes) and firing.
Max 10 people per class.
EXPERIENCE
Beginners and improvers - this is a beginners evening class for those that want to try clay for the first time or for those that have attended our beginners class and want to keep attending. NB if you’d like to be in a beginners class with beginners ONLY then join our Wednesday afternoon class.
TUTOR
Julia Toy, see the tutors information here
CANCELLATIONS or MISSED CLASSES
Deposts are non refundable however if you miss a class during a term you have the opportunity to try and make it up during another class that term. However, missed classes can’t roll onto subsequent terms.
QUERIES & PHONE BOOKINGS
FAQs
If I cancel my place do I lose my deposit?
Yes I’m afraid so but you can transfer it to a friend if you would like to.
Can I book a term as a gift for someone else?
Yes of course, just purchase the term above and complete the form and in the section that asks about pottery experience tell us its a gift and we will contact you with all the details so you can share them.
Do you have a class for intermediate or advanced potters?
Yes we do, it is taught by Verran and takes place on a Monday evening, read about the class here
Will I have to wear a face mask/what Covid19 safety precautions will be in place?
We follow covid19 safety precautions in accordance with Government guidelines at any given time. Because they are subject to frequent change we update our precautions accordingly. If therefore mask wearing is advised indoors you will be required to do so.
Do you do taster days?
Yes we do, follow us on instagram to get the announcements, or email us using the form below.
What clay do you use in this class?
We use stoneware clays for this class, a smooth one for throwing and a heavier ‘gorged’ clay for hand- building.
Will I learn glazing techniques in this class?
The pottery is stocked with slips, stains and a selection of glazes. Glaze mixing isn’t taught during this class, however glazing techniques and the glazing of your work, with the glazes we hold in stock, is taught.
I would like to gain more experience in mixing glazes, recycling clay and general workshop management, do you run a technician apprentice programme?
Yes we do, have a look here
Can I just drop in to have a look around?
Yes please feel free to drop by on a Monday, during term times.
I live miles away, do you do any residential courses?
Yes we do, we run residential five and three day courses year-round. Our tutors include Laurel Keeley, Adam Frew, Tim Andrews and Chris Taylor. They each teach a specific technique. Please see our tutors pages for more information here
Do I have to come to a class or do you have a membership/pottery open access programme?
We run a membership programme, you can read all about what the membership includes here. However you do have to attend at least one term of a regular pottery class (either the Monday morning or the Monday evening class) before you can apply for membership. This is to ensure you are familiar with the pottery and its facilities before you start here