Handbuilding 5 weekly pottery course start date 12th, 13th or 14th May

Description

5 week hand building course. Taught in my garden studio, the space is a relaxed and friendly place to explore your creativity with clay. This course is suitable for all, from beginners who need step by step tuition to anyone more experienced who wants to work independently but with some advice and support. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, press moulding, surface texture, colour, and glazing are covered in the five weeks. From here, you are able to develop your own creativity with the material, and are encouraged to explore your own interests and ideas. With only four to five people per class, advice and technical help is always on hand. Please be aware on booking, that missed sessions cannot be refunded. They can sometimes be swapped to another day within that block, but this is not guaranteed and depends on space in that class. Please note the potters wheel is not used in these classes. Any work produced over the duration of the course will need to be collected, as I am unable to post out items. About the tutor: Elly has been a professional potter for over 20 years and is formally trained. Firstly gaining a degree in ceramics at Bath Spa University College, and then a Masters degree in ceramics from the Royal College of Art. Elly has always taught alongside her professional practice, enjoying meeting new people and sharing her love of clay, while passing on tips and knowledge she has picked up over her career. When she is not teaching she is making her own work to sell through galleries and ceramics fairs.

What's included in the price?

All materials and firings. Tea and coffee.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Elly Wall Ceramics

with Craft Courses since 2014

Message the tutor

I have been a professional potter for over twenty years. After graduating from Bath Spa University College with a degree in Ceramics and 3D Design, I went on to complete a Masters degree in Ceramics at the Royal College of Art in London. I teach and make my own work for exhibitions and craft fairs in my purposely built garden studio. The studio is well equipped and has plenty of natural light. It's also a communal space as it is often busy with the students who come to my classes, which makes it a lovely space to work in. ​