Playful, relaxed, weekly classes that focus on mastering skills.
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Our class are for anyone that has tried pottery before or done a beginners class and wants to advance their skills in a non competitive professional environment with tutors who are practicing artists and experienced teachers.
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We are currently looking for an experienced printmaker who has teaching experience and would like to teach a regular weekly class. Looking for studio/membership access? See here.
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In addition to our weekly classes we run apprenticeships, memberships and immersive courses. See main navigation for more information.
weekly fee.
A year-round class running on Tuesdays, 9,30am-2.30pm rolling course with break weeks during half terms and school holidays.
Aimed at anyone that wants to learn how to throw consistently, accurately and efficiently, across a range of forms. If you have been attending general classes, or are self taught and want to move to the next level with your throwing, we have designed this course for you.
POTTERY
8 weeks ceramics class starts 12th April - 14th June with two break weeks on 17th and 24th May
Classes are for mixed abilities working at your own pace with expert guidance and support from a professional potter.
Monday mornings - 9.30am-12.30pm - £326 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £163, second instalment of £163 will be taken automatically on 29th March 2027
Monday Evenings - 6.30-9.00pm £274 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £137, second instalment of £137 will be taken automatically on 29th March 2027oulds and tile cutters, or working with slabs and coils, tutored by a professional potter.
8 Weeks from 25th February 2027 > Thursdays 10am-1pm.
A specialist ceramics course taught by Raphaela Seck exploring the proportions, throwing, trimming and glazing of Japanese ramen bowls, culminating in an izakaya*-inspired ramen evening with guest chef Yoshi Taguchi. Fee includes 24 hours of specialist throwing tuition, talk, 2 x tickets to the ramen night, clay, glazes and firing.
6 weeks ceramics class starts 15th February to 22nd March with no break week
Classes are for mixed abilities working at your own pace with expert guidance and support from a professional potter.
Monday mornings - 9.30am-12.30pm - £245 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £122.50, second instalment of £122.50 will be taken automatically on 1st Feb
Monday Evenings - 6.30-9.00pm £205 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £102.50, second instalment of £102.50 will be taken automatically on 1st Feb
7 weeks ceramics class starts 20th September - 8 November with a break week on 8th April
Classes are for mixed abilities working at your own pace with expert guidance and support from a professional potter.
Monday mornings - 9.30am-12.30pm - £286 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £143, second instalment of £143 will be taken automatically on 6th September 2027
Monday Evenings - 6.30-9.00pm £274 - 1st instalment at time of booking = £137, second instalment of £137 will be taken automatically on 6 September 2027
Work on the wheel and/or hand building using moulds and tile cutters, or working with slabs and coils, tutored by a professional potter.
PRODUCTION THROWING
A course focused on practice.
“ I’ve loved my time at Coombe and as well as skills I have come away with new friendships and connections with an amazing group of potters”
— LAURA, participant 2025
“The last year at Coombe has been a transformation, To set aside one day a week to practice something difficult with a group of amazing people in a beautiful place has been so rewarding and worth it in every way. We have all learnt so much alongside each other. ❤️”
— KATE, Participant 2025
“The production throwers course has helped me elevate my work to the next stage.”
— KIM, participant 2025
The production throwing course has opened up a whole new world of ceramics for me. The teaching has helped my confidence in my making grow.
The facilities and space at Coombe have made for an incredible year of learning. I shall miss it!
— DONNA, Participant 2025