Classes
Our pottery classes and courses are suitable for adults, children, complete beginners, as well as those with prior experience. We can arrange a private pottery class for 2 to 5 people for a special occasion.
View our Calendar below for our current and upcoming schedule of pottery classes.
Personal art tuition for children is also available, with sessions covering drawing, painting and art portfolio preparation.
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For those looking to try their hand at pottery for the first time, we would recommend booking one or more 2-hour taster sessions:
1 session allows you to make two or three simple pieces, and decorate with coloured slips. We will then glaze with simple transparent glaze for you to collect
2 or 3 sessions will allow you to make, decorate and glaze one or two worthwhile pieces
Or book a block of sessions to suit your group
Techniques for creating pottery pieces include coiling, draping, sculpting, or slabwork - the selection is tailored to the group’s needs, prior to the session.
See examples of projects on our Blog: dog bowls and tealights
Email annabel@hagspottery.org to discuss and book.
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10 sessions, term time only
For children aged 7+
Small group classes in purpose built garden ceramics studio, complete with wheel and kiln. Bespoke 10-week course including pottery, drawing, painting, printmaking and other art skills as required.
DofE skills and portfolio preparation on request.
10-week course includes at least two fired pottery projects, with a small firing fee applied.
See examples of projects on our Blog: bowls, plates and tiles
Click here to book.
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A block of classes will allow beginners to discover the basics of working with clay offering a taster of lots of different techniques, including hand building (coiling, sculpting, slabwork). The many ways to texture, decorate and glaze your work are also considered.
Courses are also suitable for students who know the basics and would like to develop their techniques and style.
Sessions offer lots of demonstrations, one-to-one tuition and support, which will help you develop the skills and confidence to form your own ideas and style.
Use of the Potters Wheel - Depending on group size, supervision and experience, sessions can include some time on the wheel. We can discuss this with you on booking.
Email annabel@hagspottery.org to discuss and book.
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An opportunity for children and adults to have a creative 2-hour pottery session together. This works well with any age group, giving an opportunity for adults and children of all ages to work together.
Email annabel@hagspottery.org to discuss and book.
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These three 2-hour taster sessions are for 1 or 2 people who would be guided through working clay on the potter’s wheel.
1st Session: Throwing one or more pottery pieces on the wheel.
2nd Session: After a piece is dried you will learn to trim and finish a piece and decorate with slip.
3rd Session: After the Bisc firing you can decorate and glaze your pieces, learning a selection of decoration techniques using underglazes and glazes.
Email annabel@hagspottery.org to discuss and book your pottery wheel taster sessions.
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Please contact us to discuss in school workshops. We offer a whole class session (2 hours max) to experience basic clay preparation and making techniques.
Example schedules could be:
1 Session:
Children make a small bowl or tile and decorate with simple slip colours. Pieces of work are then fired twice and glazed with a simple transparent glaze for a fee.2 Sessions:
1st Session - Children handle clay, making bowls or tiles
Items are bisc fired and brought back to school for next session
2nd Session - Children plan and decorate their work using underglaze colours.
Items are then glazed with a simple transparent glaze and fired.Email annabel@hagspottery.org to discuss your requirements.
Pricing
A 2-hour guided studio session is £180, which can be divided among participants:
2 people - Ideal for two friends learning to throw on the pottery wheel.
(£90 per person)3 people - Ideal for those who prefer ample space and individual attention.
(£60 per person)4 people - Well-suited for groups working on similar projects or a structured workshop.
(£45 per person)5 people (Maximum capacity) - A more structured session designed to make the most of the space while keeping costs down.
(£36 per person)
Individual sessions (1:1) are also available at £90 per hour.
Prior to booking, we are happy to discuss your needs and goals, and provide a rough session plan.
After-School Classes (Age 7+)
A block of ten 2-hour classes in the studio is £300 per child for the Term.
There is a maximum of 5 children on each course.
Classes can normally only run with a minimum of 4 children – it’s useful if you can book with a group in mind. We reserve the right to alter the cost of the class if less than 3 children book.
Firing Fee
There is a small additional charge for firing any work (calculated by fired weight) which covers the cost of clay, glazes and two firings. This is due for payment when collecting your work.
Children’s Art Lessons
Personal art tuition for children is £45 per hour (including drawing, painting and portfolio preparation).
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