We run ten pottery and two sculpture classes per week. Our experienced tutors provide tuition in a relaxed, supportive and welcoming environment, where fun and laughter often thrives!
The classes last for three hours. Terms last for 12 weeks, three per year, coinciding with the academic calendar. For more details see the class schedule.
Pottery classes are limited to a maximum of 13 people and sculpture classes are limited to a maximum of 10 people, all ages and abilities welcome. There are large work tables, plenty of wheels and space to work comfortably.
Facilities include disabled access and free parking.
Schedule
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| Monday | Sculpture 9.30 – 12.30 Jane Jones | Pottery 2.00 – 5.00 Myra McDonnell | Pottery 6.00 – 9.00 Myra McDonnell |
| Tuesday | Pottery 9.30 – 12.30 Julia Quigley | Pottery 1.30 – 4.30 Julia Quigley | Pottery 6.00 – 9.00 Christine Bull |
| Wednesday | Sculpture 9.30 – 12.30 Nikki Hoffman | No class | Pottery 6.00 – 9.00 Karen Bardell |
| Thursday | Pottery 10.00 – 1.00 Kathy Mason | No class | Pottery 6.00 – 9.00 Karen Bardell |
| Friday | Pottery 9.30 – 12.30 Kathy Mason | Pottery 1.30 – 4.30 Kathy Mason |
Equipment
Electric and Leach kick wheels, facilities for hand-building, a wide range of glazes and a spray booth. We have an electric kiln mainly used for biscuit firing plus occasional earthenware firings, and a gas kiln for firing reduced stoneware. We also have raku kilns that are regularly used by members.
Both electric and gas kilns are fired regularly to ensure a continual circulation of member’s work. In good weather there are opportunities to do outdoor firings such as ‘Raku’.
Membership & Fees
For 2024/25 classes are £253 per 12-week term. Clay, glaze and firing are additional. Discounted clay can be purchased from your tutor at the pottery. Firing is chargeable per kg.
