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What I offer

I offer you my 18 years of teaching experience (holding QTS, DBS and Insurance), my patience and humour. I will show you with demonstrations, support and examples, how to make a clay creation. Such as a trinket dish, animal sculpture soap dish, bird feeder, tea light holder, incense cone burner, tree decoration, plant pot holder, a bowl or pencil holder just to mention a few.

What will you gain?

Whether you’re a seasoned artist, just beginning your creative journey or have been inspired by The Great British Pottery throw-down show, this workshop promises that you’ll get messy and enjoy it! Each workshop focuses on a different skill from Pinch Pots, Slab Building, Coiling and Sculpting. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have learned a new skill and appreciation of the craft but your flame of creativity will be ignited and you’ll be fanning it, wanting to learn more.

What to bring?

Enthusiasm and a passion for learning are a great start but I would also suggest clothing you don’t mind getting dirty in.

A tub to take your creation home in. This does not need to be brand new (around 6x4 inches). I often re-use plastic containers and wax lined takeaway boxes.

Tip: keep hold of small plastic containers for painting projects at home.

Inspiration

If you have seen any images of clay creations that inspire you, gather them and / or photos or even sketch out your ideas if you think there is something you’d like to create. You can also have a look at my portfolio to see what can be made in the workshops. I always bring along examples on the day to provide a visual aid.

I will provide your clay, along with various sculpting tools and equipment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ 1

Is there an age limit?

There is no age restriction with crafts, however children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Children under the age of 10 may need more support depending on the workshop so expect to join in.

Some workshops will be adult only or list the age range it is suitable for.

FAQ 2

Do I need prior experience?

No prior experience is required. All workshops provide tuition and support to help you achieve your goal.

FAQ 3

What if I want to make something you didn't advertise?

If there is something else you'd like to make which is suited to the workshop, please gather images or design on paper your idea to show the tutor. They will always endeavour to support your desires, providing your idea is practical.

Email beforehand to make sure your idea can be accommodated.

FAQ 4

What if I'm late?

Don't worry if you're running behind schedule, you can still join in.

Be aware that this will cause disruptions to the workshop demonstrations though and you may miss important information (which will be repeated for you).

FAQ 5

What if I can't stay for the whole session?

Workshop information will state the opening hours and or session times.

These times are to provide sufficient time to make something but do not have to met if you wish to leave early.

On average you need 2 - 4 hours to make an item.

FAQ 6

How do drop-ins work if a session is already underway?

We welcome drop-ins for certain sessions (this will be stated on the advert) but those who do, must be aware of the disruption it can cause and be understanding and sympathetic to the tutor.

If a seat is available, sit down quietly and listen to the instructions given, waiting for them to end before you will be supported with repeat instructions.

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