Regular Pottery classes
Mixed Ability
Our friendly mixed ability classes are held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for up to 5 adults.
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You are free to explore and discover all hand building techniques, clays and glazes available and I will guide you through as best as I can. From time to time I will teach a tutorial or make-along to support your learning.
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I offer various stoneware clays including smooth and textured, as well as white and black clays. To decorate your work, you can explore commercial brush on glazes, our own brush on and various dipping glazes.
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The studio is equipped with a number of tools and brushes but I do encourage you to bring your own, especially if you find the one bestie tool that you do not want to be without.
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I have 1 Shimpo throwing wheel and you are welcome to use it, if you have some previous knowledge of throwing on the wheel.
Autumn Term 2024
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7 week course, £175, from w/c 9th September to 21st October 2024
fully booked
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October Half Term break from 28rd October to 1st November 2024
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7 week course, £175, from w/c 4th November to 16th December 2024
Monday 19:30 to 22:00 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Tuesday 14:00 to 16:30 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 19:30 to 22:00 - Register your interest
Thursday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Thursday 14:00 to 16:30 - Register your interest
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Christmas break from 23rd December to 3rd January 2025
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Spring Term 2025
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​7 week course, £175, from w/c 6th January to 17th February 2025
Monday, 19:30 to 22:00 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Tuesday 14:00 to 16:30 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 19:30 to 22:00 - Register your interest
Thursday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Thursday 14:00 to 16:30 - Register your interest
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Half Term break from 24th February to 28th February 2025​
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​5 week course, £125, from w/c 3rd March to 31st March 2025
Monday, 19:30 to 22:00 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Tuesday 14:00 to 16:30 (with Tracy) - Register your interest
Tuesday 19:30 to 22:00 - Register your interest
Thursday 10:00 to 12:30 - Register your interest
Thursday 14:00 to 16:30 - Register your interest
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Easter break from Monday 7th April to 18st April 2025​
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What our students say ...
"I did the mixed ability class with Nadine even though I was a complete beginner and we had such fun. I’ve created some amazing pieces that I never thought possible before doing these classes. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Menston Pottery."
Ashleigh via Google Reviews
Terms and Conditions
Payment and Deposits:
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I offer places to current students first. First come first served principles apply to my waiting list.
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A deposit of £25 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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