Classes
Would you like to try it out? This 3-session class will get you started.
Each session lasts up to 2.5 hours and we will discover a range of hand building techniques, such as pinching, coiling, small sculpture and slab building.
We dedicate 2 sessions to making and once your pieces are bisque fired, you return to glazing and surface decoration in week 3.
- small friendly group of 4 to 5
- adult learners only
£115 including materials and firing.
Please note, that this is not a wheel throwing class.
Fancy something a bit longer? Classes run during term time and last between 5 & 6 weeks. Plenty of time to get creative.
Workshops & Special Events
Want to celebrate your birthday a bit different this year? Or a you planning a work do? I am here to help!
Workshops normally last up to 2.5 hours, and we will discover one specific topic such as:
- Making a mug from a slab of clay
- Making plates and platter using moulds and former
- Making a windchime
- Making flowers for the garden
- Nerikomi
- Small sculpture
The possibilities are endless!
Students feedback
N Gritton-Dunne
"We had such a wonderful time at our pottery class! Nadine is a wonderful teacher and made us feel so at ease and created a lovely environment to work in. Cannot recommend the pottery course highly enough."
Zoe W.
"As a newbie to the pottery world, Tracy has been incredibly supportive and patient, teaching our group all the key skills to set us up with any projects we want to accomplish. It’s surprising how quickly the sessions go, and I’m looking forward to each week, seeing my creations and developing my skills. Tracy welcomes us every week with a smile and she’s a great teacher to learn from. The studio is an inspiring space full of wonderful designs by the other classes that Tracy and Nadine run."
Katy M
We had such a wonderful time with Nadine at our pottery throwing workshop. Neither of us had thrown a pot before, and Nadine guided us expertly and tactfully through the whole process. She is a clear, kind, and supportive teacher. All in all, it was the perfect Christmas present for my wife, and I loved it too! Can’t wait to pick up our pots as souvenirs of a marvellous experience—thank you, Nadine!
Terms and Conditions
Payment and Deposits:
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A deposit of £30 is required to secure your place.
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Full payment is required in advance of the course, payable to Nadine Blakemore.
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Courses include all materials, clay and glazes and we provide a range of tools and brushes.
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Firing costs are extra and depend on the size of your piece.
Firings and Costs:
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Problems with firings are part of ceramics and can be due to a variety of reasons. I will guide you through the making process and support you as much as possible. However, there are many reasons why pieces do not turn out as hoped or sometimes break in the kiln. These can be out of our control. The ultimate risk of failure lies therefore with you, although we do offer re-firings in case of glaze problems (where possible).
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Firing costs depend on the size of your piece and can range from £1 for a small ornament and £45 for a large piece that fills up the entire kiln. This price includes both, bisque and glaze firing.
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All pieces need to be completely dry ("bone dry") before firing otherwise there is a risk they will break in the kiln.
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Drying times vary with the general weather and range between 1 week in summer to up to 3 weeks in winter.
Sessions:
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Traditional classes used to last 2 hours and I never really managed to finish a piece properly. Hence, I offer sessions lasting 2.5 hours for you to be creative and have fun playing with clay.
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Classes are for adults only (14 years and above) and children over 12 accompanied by an adult.
Collection of items:
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Your pieces will be stored for up to 2 months, unless agreed otherwise.
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After 2 months, we reserve the right to dispose of your items.
Food & Drink:
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Mr Health and Mrs Safety are with us in the studio at all times, hence I do not allow any food to be consumed.
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You can bring yourself a drink, but I ask that this is kept in a flask or a container that can be closed securely.
Cancellations:
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Please understand that I am a small business and cannot offer refunds for cancelation. I will, however try to offer you a space on one of my classes so you can make up for the time you have missed.