November – Saturday throwing Taster sessions

Tutor: Jennie Kimbley

Details: Our throwing taster sessions offer a friendly and relaxed introduction to throwing on the wheel. Designed for beginners, in a small group, you’ll benefit from plenty of guidance and hands-on support. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and get a feel for the wheel in a welcoming studio environment. These are experience and skill focused and therefore we do not make pots to keep during taster sessions.

6 places available for each session

£70

Saturday 7th November

9:30 - 12:00 noon

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Saturday 14th November

9:30 - 12:00 noon

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

8-week improvers and beginners courses starting 26th October

Tutor - Tarragon Smith

Monday evenings 6:30 - 9pm - Intermediate Throwing - Starting 26th October

What can I expect to cover during my 8-week course?

This course will be devoted only to throwing, turning, and other sundry tasks related to throwing in general.

The emphasis will be on practice and improvement. As such, students will only be able to keep 8 finished pieces from this course. All other work will be recycled as it is made, and the reuse of clay is something that will be given a little attention.

The course is aimed at those who already have a little experience in throwing on the wheel.

Wednesday Morning 10:30 - 1pm - Beginners and Improvers - Love Clay - starting 28th October

This class is for anyone. Demonstrations will take place at the beginning of each class. After that, students are encouraged to settle in and mellow out. We try to create a comfortable and relaxing environment in which people can get away from the concerns of their days for a few hours.

Students will be limited to keeping 8–10 pieces from the course. Students should be prepared to approach the course as an opportunity to learn and improve their technique, not to make dinner sets.

Each class will start with a demonstration — Tarragon often lets the students choose the demonstration.

Cleaning up is part of the 2.5 hours.

Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 9pm - Beginners throwing - starting 28th October

Your course will take you through a range of ceramic techniques from hand-building to throwing on the wheel, ending up with glazing.

The first weeks will be more weighted towards lessons and demonstrations but there will be plenty of time to work on your own with guidance from your tutor, Tarragon.

The second part of the course will allow students to expand on those techniques, though practice, and work on individual projects.

At the end of each session, everybody will play their part in cleaning and tidying up.

Things to Know

Booking Policy
Due to high demand, we’re unable to take pre-bookings or sign-ups via phone or email. All bookings must be made online to keep the process fair for everyone.

Cancelling Your Place
Course fees are non-refundable once your course has either sold out or started. Please ensure you're able to attend the full course before booking.
If you’re no longer able to attend, let us know as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to help. A refund can only be issued if we’re able to find someone to take your place.

Missed Lessons
Our courses are designed to follow a weekly progression. Unfortunately, missed sessions cannot be rescheduled or refunded, even in cases of illness or self-isolation, as all courses run at full capacity and we do not have spare places.
Please check your availability before booking and aim to attend all scheduled dates.

Moving Between Classes
As our classes are usually full, we’re unable to transfer bookings between different course dates or groups. Please make sure you choose the right session at the time of booking.

Waiting Lists
Courses often sell out quickly and we’re unable to operate waiting lists.

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