We run ten pottery and three sculpture classes per week. Our experienced tutors provide tuition in a relaxed, supportive and welcoming environment, where fun and laughter often thrives!
The pottery classes last for three hours and the sculpture classes two and a half hours. Terms last for 12 weeks, three per year, coinciding with the academic calendar. For more details see the class schedule.
Classes are limited to a maximum of 13 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 9.45 – 12.15 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 9.45 – 12.15 Jane Jones | No classes | 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 Julia Quigley | Untutored time for members 6.00 – 9.00 |
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 2023/24 classes are £230 per 12-week term. Clay, glaze and firing are additional. Discounted clay can be purchased from your tutor at the pottery, currently £12 per 12.5kg bag for stoneware. Firing is chargeable per kg.
