Join us on a Thursday afternoon for 10 weeks from 1pm till 4pm.

LOCATION - We have moved to 20 Prideaux Close, Saltash PL126LD

What to expect, Each class is run by a professional ceramicist and teacher.

click on each week to see examples of work on our pinterest pages

Week 1 - You will be given a full induction into The Pottery. You will learn to shape clay, then practice at least 3 different decorative techniques using slips.

Week 2 and 3 - There will be an introduction into glazing. You will create a tall narrow structure using templates and slab technique. You will be challenged to apply one of the decorative techniques learnt in week 1.‍ ‍

Week 4 and 5-Your tutor will discuss design ideas to enable you to create and explore the arts of coiling, pinching and sculpture. You will glaze all work created so far. ‍ ‍

Week 5 and 6 - You will explore throwing on the potters wheel. Please remember that this is not a throwing course. To learn to throw can take many weeks and we would recommend that you join our Tuesday evening course.

Week 7,8and 9- Through discussion with your tutor you will plan and create a personal project.‍

Week 10 - Glazing

Start date: 14th January

Time -  1pm until  4pm

This Thursday afternoon course will run during half term. You can make up, sessions if you need to miss one for any reason. Please note that ‘make up’ sessions are generally seen as self study.

Extra information: Parking is free, or the number 12 bus, stops near Waitrose.  You are then only 3 minutes away.  Tea, Coffee, apples and biscuits are always available.

Students will have a generous clay allowance for the first 6 weeks. Personal projects will be weighed and charged at cost to The Pottery.

We must stress that this is not a throwing course although you will have the opportunity to try the wheel. Please join our Tuesday afternoon or evening class if you would like to develop and perfect your throwing.

Terms and Conditions: Unfortunately in the current climate I will be unable to offer a refund if you change your mind so please do not book unless you are sure that you can attend your session. However if you change your mind for any reason you can gift your experience to a third party.