This beginners pottery course has been designed for anyone that is interested in working in clay for the first time. During the weekend you will have a chance to explore different clays, make small hand-built pieces and throw on the wheel, building up your skills and confidence. The course tutor, Verran Townsend teaches the regular community pottery classes at Coombe and began his teaching mentored and inspired by master potter Richenda MacGregor.
“I love dreaming up ideas, thinking about design and how those ideas could be turned into things. The making too of course, experimenting and learning, handbuilding and throwing, and the excitement of seeing how each piece turns out as it emerges pinging from the kiln. I enjoy taking my creations out into the countryside too, letting them find their place and sharing the results on Instagram. But most of all I love helping others to follow their imagination and to develop their practice. Magical things happen when people lose themselves in clay, and it’s a joy to be present when they do.”
You will have the chance to complete your pots and decorate them with slips or choose from our in house glazes. Work will then be fired and glazed after the course once the clay is dry and can either be collected or couriered to you at cost price.
MATERIALS LIST FOR THIS COURSE
All pottery tools and equipment will be provided. Please bring an apron, pencil/pen and a sketchbook.
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The total price for this residential course is £517 + VAT (£620) including food, accommodation and your tuition.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£470) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone)
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
This total course price is £370 + VAT (£444) including your tuition and lunch each day.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£294) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
