Pottery lessons in Great Shefford
Have fun with Clay
Potter's wheel taster
This 3-hour session aims to give students confidence to work on the potter's wheel.
- Get a feel for the clay while working on a potter’s wheel
- Explore making pots using different tools and techniques
- I will give guidance and demonstrations throughout
- Practice as much as you like – choose your two favourite pieces to fire and keep.
- Each student will have use of their own potter’s wheel for the duration of the time
- Refreshments are served in the garden or conservatory
- 3-hour session - £50 per person includes all materials and bisque firing
- Plenty of one-to-one tuition (I have 4 potter's wheels)
5-day pottery workshop
This 5-day course is for those with a keen interest in learning or improving their skills on the potter’s wheel. It is suitable for all abilities.
Specific dates available in the summer.
- Learn to throw pots (making on the wheel) and turn pots (finishing on the wheel). I will guide you to practice making various forms. You will learn new techniques and short cuts in a fun and relaxing environment.
- Each student will have use of a potter’s wheel for the duration of the course. (I have 4 potter's wheels and cater for maximum 4 students at a time)
- Practice as much as you like – choose your two favourite pieces to fire and keep.
- You will be able to take fired or unfired finished items home.
- Beginners and advanced potters welcome.
What does the week workshop cost?
£250 per person
Monday to Friday 9:15 – 12:15 (morning workshop)
£250 per person
Monday to Friday 1:45 – 4:45 (afternoon workshop)
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Weekly pottery lessons
This course is for those with a keen interest in learning or improving their skills on the potter’s wheel. It is suitable for all abilities.
Learn to throw pots (making on the wheel) and turn pots (finishing on the wheel). I will guide you to practice making various forms. You will learn new techniques and short cuts in a fun and relaxed environment.
Each student will have exclusive use of a potter’s wheel each session. We will use white earthenware clay and I have a variety of glazes to choose from. I offer 10% discount for a 6 week course.
Mornings
9:15am to 12:15pm
Payable in advance for a half term
Afternoons
1:45pm to 4:45pm
Payable in advance for a half term
Biography
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Brief History
1974 - Born in South Africa
1992 - Completed Senior Certificate at the Tygerberg Technical College, South Africa. Main subjects: Art (Painting and History) and Ceramic Design.
1993 - Studied Ceramics at the Paarl Technical College and worked on various ceramic projects in South Africa.
1994 - Practiced mould making at a local ceramic factory in my free time.
Gap year experience
1993 - I had a few months in Berlin after finishing school. My main aim was to learn more about clay and meet artists who have a passion for clay. I worked with a ceramicist called Evelyn Klam, observing how she hand builds and decorates her vessels. I joined a ceramics class at the Volk Hoch Schule in Berlin for 6 months.
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