Afternoon Class / Wednesdays / Beginners
WHEN
Wednesday afternoons 1.30-4.30pm - 2 1/2 hrs week x 7 weeks
SUMMER TERM - 5th June - 24th July [with break week 10 July]
AUTUMN TERM 2024 - 25rd Sept - 20th November [with break weeks 30th October & 13th November]
You are paying a non-refundable £50 deposit, the balance of fees (£225) are due two weeks before term. Cost covers all tuition, clay, glazes and firings.
You are paying a non-refundable £50 deposit, the balance of fees (£225) are due two weeks before term. Cost covers all tuition, clay, glazes and firings.
WHAT
A 7week introduction to pottery for beginners course. During the 7 weeks you will be taught a range of pottery processes including hand building with slabs, moulds and coils and throwing on a wheel. You will have the chance to complete your work and decorate it wtih slips and/or glazes and take home fired and completed work at the end of the 7 weeks. The cost of your clays, sips and glazes are included in the course fees.
WHERE
The Pottery Hub @ Coombe Farm Studios, Dittisham, Nr Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JA
EXPERIENCE
No experience or equipment is needed for this class, it is designed for beginners.
COST
£275 PER TERM
Price includes tuition, materials (clay and glazes) and firing.
Max 10 people per class.
TUTOR
Verran Townsend, 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
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 class just for beginners?
Yes we do, it is taught by Alys and takes place on a Monday morning, 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.