A mixed ability course suitable for absolute beginners through to more experienced throwers.
Available spots
Service Description
Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience using a potters wheel, this 6 week long course is just for you. Suitable for people aged 14+ you will attend a weekly 2.5 hour session at our dedicated ceramic studio, here at Higherford Mill, Barrowford in the heart of Pendle. Under the guidance of our expert tutors with many years of experience working with clay, you will be taught the core techniques for creating pottery using a potters wheel, learning how to make simple vessels such cups and bowls, making and attaching handles and refining and trimming your work. If you already have some experience of using a potters wheel and wish to develop or refresh your basic skills . During these session you will be guided in techniques to build height and scale of your chosen thrown forms, learn techniques such as how to create lidded vessels, double walled vessels, as well as refining pieces and trimming. Project specific thrown ware can also be discussed should you have a theme for your makes in mind. Our class sizes are small with a maximum of 6 people and at the end of the course you will have a range of pots that will be fired by the studio. At the end of the course you will have up to five completed pots. All completed work is subject to a small charge by weight and/or volume (see studio for current rate) which is payable on collection of completed pieces. Working with clay is proven to be very beneficial for mental wellbeing it is a great way to really invest in some time for yourself and develop your creativity, confidence and spend time sharing the joys of working with clay with others. Spaces get booked up quickly so book your place using the links to guarantee your spot on the course. Classes are 2.5 hours (Including clean up time) We look forward to welcoming you to the pottery
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
All bookings made via this website or in person include a 20% non-refundable deposit*. We are only a small studio and cancellations impact on both our ability to ensure courses are viable and our ability to fill cancelled spaces at short notice. Cancellation of any place on a workshop must be made in writing by email to pendlepotterystudio@gmail.com. You must give a minimum of 14 full days notice before the start date of your workshop to be eligible for any credit or refund . A credit will be offered to use towards another workshop or if this is not an option a refund will be given less any deposit. Cancellations not made in writing and/or given with less than 14 full days notice are non-refundable. * If a workshop session is cancelled by the studio then you will be notified as soon as possible, usually by email. You will be offered either an alternative date for the same workshop or a credit for an alternative workshop or a refund. ** Occasionally we have waiting lists for courses, should we be able to fill your place from our wait list then we will refund all of the money you initially paid and you will not lose your deposit.
Contact Details
Pendle Pottery Studio, Higherford, Nelson, UK
pendlepotterystudio@gmail.com
