Pottery
Our facilities include seven electric wheels and a kick wheel, two large kilns and test kiln, damp-store, moulds, decorative slips, underglazes, glazes and more. We use smooth white stoneware clay, Crank (Raku type clay) and Earthenware.
What is Your Pottery Level?
Completely new to Pottery
Wed and Friday mornings, Wed and Thurs evenings beginners classes and Saturday Workshops.
Have attended one or two beginner classes
Repeat a beginner class with a different tutor - Wed and Thurs pm beginner classes, Wed mornings, Saturday workshops.
Have completed a full beginners course and/or have sufficient knowledge of the basics of materials, tools and processes to launch into own projects with support and can work for much of the session independently
Mon or Tues day studios or evenings, Wed or Thurs pm improver classes.
Confident with own ability and skills and starting to develop own style
Mon or Tues day studios or evenings, Wed or Thurs evening improver classes.
N.B - Returning students, please note that once you have studied up to the improvers and advanced levels and you have reached a level with your pottery where you are quite independent and developing your own style, please think about making the space available for new students to learn. The Folk House wants to offer the chance to as many people as would like to come and have a go and learn new things. Thank you.
We found 19 courses for you
Your courses: 11 - 19 (of 19)Have you always wanted to try using the potters wheel? This is a great chance to see how it is for you. Join us for a morning learning techniques of throwing on the wheel with key points and guidance ...
Starts: Sat 03 May 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP01
Have you always wanted to try using the potters wheel? This is a great chance to see how it is for you. Join us for a morning learning techniques of throwing on the wheel with key points and guidance ...
Starts: Sat 10 May 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP02
In this workshop, you will create a one-of-a-kind ceramic lamp using durable clay. Guided by pinching and coiling techniques, you will design a hollow sculptural piece, thoughtfully incorporating nega ...
Starts: Sun 11 May 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP03
Have you always wanted to try using the potters wheel? This is a great chance to see how it is for you. Join us for a morning learning techniques of throwing on the wheel with key points and guidance ...
Starts: Sat 17 May 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP04
Design and make one or a few small ceramic animals, whether three fish plaques for your bathroom wall or a three-dimensional creature for your garden pond that a heron will never catch. ...
Starts: Sat 31 May 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP05
In this workshop, you will design and create a large and organically shaped ceramic bottle or vase using the method of coiling in clay. A pair of smaller shapes is an alternative choice. You will be ...
Starts: Sun 01 June 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP06
This course is for anyone new to working with clay on the potter's wheel and offers a comprehensive introduction into this ancient and mindful craft of throwing pots on the wheel. Students will learn ...
Starts: Mon 02 June 2025, at 14:00
6 Week Course
Course Code: BP02
This is a studio day for those who already have some practical knowledge of ceramic practices. Current Folk House students attend to work in a self-directed way, but others with experience of working ...
Starts: Sat 07 June 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP07
In this workshop you will be guided through the hand-building techniques of slab rolling, coiling and pinching to create a functional bowl and spoon set. For example, you could achieve making a salad ...
Starts: Sat 14 June 2025, at 10:00
1 Day Course
Course Code: SP08
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