Next course dates:

Begins 28th September 2025.

Attendance dates: 28th Sept, 5th 12th 19th 26th Oct, 2nd 16th 23rd 30th Nov, 7th 14th 21st Dec. Please note the course runs for 6 weeks, then a weeks break, then for a further 6 weeks similar to the school calendar.

Course Information:

In this course, you will be guided through a mixture of intermediate techniques which could include a variety of projects such as:

• throwing larger amounts of clay, proper body positioning and production pottery techniques for large forms

• thrown & altered forms, baking dishes & lidded jars etc,

• bottle and closed forms,

• sectional throwing of moon jars/vases,

• proper techniques on how to pull mug and jug handles & make lugs,

• any other ideas that students bring to class, the curriculum is flexible and I am happy to take requests for demos!

You will also learn how to turn/trim pots and decorate your ceramic surfaces with slips and glazes.

We usually plan the curriculum together as a group at the start of each term to ensure we cover the projects you want to learn.

Materials and firings for up to 16 pots are included in the course fee. Additional pots will be charged at £3 each.

We recommend that you have taken a longer course (6+ weeks) before attending and can comfortably throw 2lb+ cylinders to attend this course. If you aren’t sure, drop us an email!

Participants will also have access to our regular drop-in sessions for the duration of the course (£15 for 3 hours).

What to bring:

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Important: Trim your fingernails short, tie back any long hair, and remove any jewellery from your hands.

Class Details:

- Each weekly session is 2.5 hours long, with 2 hours of creating and 30 minutes for team clean-up.

- Ensure you can attend most sessions before booking. If you miss a class, we will do our best to catch you up in the next session. Unfortunately, we cannot swap days as all classes are at full capacity.

- All tools, equipment, and aprons are provided.

Additional Opportunities:

- We offer regular weekly "drop-in" sessions for you to catch up or practice your ceramic skills. These sessions can be booked up to 6 weeks in advance and run throughout the week during term time.

By booking, you agree to our T&Cs.