Form & Function, Beauty & Joy
Pottery Classes
Gift Vouchers available
Have you ever wanted to throw a pot on the potter's wheel, but have never had the chance! Here is your chance!
Want to slow the pace and create your own handcrafted pottery - join a Handbuilding class.
Gift Vouchers
It's a great gift idea! The pottery gift ​experience, relaxed and fun, warning: pottery is addictive!
Just contact me to arrange for a gift voucher to be sent to be emailed to you, your recipient can then contact me to arrange a suitable time for them.
The Potter's Wheel - Individual 1 to 1 Wheel-Throwing Class
(Level: Beginner)
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2 hour class
One off session
Flexible times
£60.00 1:1 - one person
What you'll learn Wheel-Throwing
How to wedge clay, centring on the wheel and making simple small pots. All in a supportive and fun environment.
What’s included:
All materials using stoneware clay, tools, equipment, & the option to have one of your pots glazed & fired, first pot is included, additional pots are £5 each. Refreshments.
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Date: A range of dates are available to suit you, from weekdays, evenings or weekends, email to dicuss a time preference and book your slot.
You can also arrange to continue with some further classes.
Location: Moffat, DG10
To find out more & book:
Email: rjwceramic@gmail.com or phone: 07930 246 882​
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In all cases please just ask if you require something different or additional to the class above.
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Make a Trinket Box - Handbuilding Session
(Level: Beginner)
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2 hour class
One off session
Flexible times
£60.00 - 1 person
£100.00 - 2 people
£120.00 - 3 people
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What you'll learn
You'll learn how to make a trinket box using the slab pottery method, one of the cornerstone techniques of pottery.
You can then decorate your piece/s using stamp imprinting, writing on pots, carving, sgraffito using coloured slips. The possibilities are endless.
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What’s included:All materials using stoneware clay, tools, equipment, & the option to have one of your pots glazed & fired, first pot is included, additional pots are £5 each. Refreshments.
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Date: A range of dates are available to suit you, from weekdays, evenings or weekends, email to dicuss a time preference and book your slot.
You can also arrange to continue with some further classes.
Location: Moffat, DG10
To find out more & book:
Email: rjwceramic@gmail.com or phone: 07930 246 882​
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In all cases please just ask if you require something different or additional to the class above.
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Clay Play - Handbuilding Day
(Level: Beginner)
10am to 3pm
One off session
Light lunch of Cheese, salads, bread (dietry preferences catered for) & refreshments included.
Flexible times.
£120.00 - 1 person
£170.00 - 2 people
£195.00 - 3 people
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Who is the class for?
Beginner potters, or you may have done a few classes but would like individual time.
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What you'll learn
You can choose to make coil pots/bowls/planters or a slab built trinket box/square bottle, I'm happy to help you choose. All these vessels will teach you the cornerstone techniques of coil or stab handbuilding.
You can then decorate your piece/s using stamp imprinting, writing on pots, carving, sgraffito using coloured slips. The possibilities are endless.
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All in a supportive and fun environment.
What’s included:
All materials using stoneware clay, tools, equipment. You can also use coloured slips to decorate your pieces, firing of one pot of your choice.
Lunch, Tea/coffee.
Date: A range of dates are available to suit you, from weekdays, evenings or weekends, email to dicuss a time preference and book your slot.
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Firing your work
Your first pot is included, additional pots are £5 each. Alternatively you can come back for an extra session to learn how to glaze your pots.
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Location: Moffat, DG10
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To find out more & book:
Email: rjwceramic@gmail.com or phone: 07930 246 882​
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In all cases please just ask if you require something different or additional to the class above.
These classes are for adults, aged 18 and over
Some suggestions for you:
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You may want to bring your own apron. You’re welcome to do this, but we do have one for you to use.
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Wear clothes you don't mind getting splashed.
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It's easier to throw if you have short fingernails - longer nails get in the way of your enjoyment!
Further Information
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The cost of your class needs to be paid in advance, unless it's a Gift Voucher, just let me know the code.
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I try to be as flexible as possible, if you can't make your booked class, please give me plenty of notice and we'll find an alternative time. If it's less than 24 hours notice the fee may be non refundable.
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Payments types accepted : bank transfer, card payments or cheque.
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Pottery firing: First pot per person is included, additional pots are £5 each. Please note it may take 4-6 weeks before your pieces are fired and ready to be taken home. I'll then let you know when your pottery is ready to collect.
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If you can't collect in person, you can pay for your pots to be posted to you.
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All fired pottery needs to be within 6 weeks after completion.
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All classes are in my studio, Moffat, DG10, Scotland.
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