Pottery for all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In Accrington, near Junction 7 of the M65, so easy access from Burnley, Blackburn, even Preston or Bury.
Tariffs for workshops
You will learn various hand-building techniques (pinching, modelling, slabbing, coiling) and make items such as a poppy, hanging ornaments, an owl, a tea-light holder, a snowman, a vase etc. Please note no potter's wheel is available.
Drop
in: £16.00 per session for all occasional potters. Please contact me before to check on availability.
Materials, tools
& two
firings included for regular visitors. There might be a small charge for large items, or for
subsequent firings (£3/kg), in case of re-glazing or use of decals.
Discount for advanced potters: please get in touch. Initially everyone is to pay for a course at Beginner/Improver rate.
Days and Times of classes
Wednesday 1pm - 3pm and 7.15 - 9.15pm
Thursday 6.15 - 8.15pm
Friday 2.30 - 4.30pm
Saturday classes, one a month January-September.
10.30am - 12.30 pm £16.00 pay as you go only.
Next dates: 7 September 2019, 25January 2020
GROUPS/COUPLES/FAMILY sessions - 2 hours
2 people: £32.00, 3 people: £46.00, 4 people: £60.00 All inclusive except glazing & glaze firing. In some cases it might be possible to apply some colour (depends on what you're making)
Also ideal for anniversaries - especially 9th as it's pottery anniversary. No wheel available though, so sorry, no 'Ghost' moment possible ;-)
CHILDREN/FAMILY sessions - 90 minutes
A shorter session, mostly aimed at children under 9 (each child to be accompanied by an adult helper). Older children 9 -14 to be accompanied by at least one participating adult.
2 people: £24.00, 3 people: £34.50, 4 people: £45.00.
All inclusive except glazing & glaze firing.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information.
All inclusive, light refreshments provided
Glass Fused Pendants
Needle felted sheep - £12.00
Needle Felted Jewellery - £12.00
Iris folding (papercraft) - £12.00
Images
Above top: A happy family making pet dishes.
Above: students' work and Jasmine making an elephant.
Left top: yarn bowls painted at Accrington Yarn & Stitchers.
Left: that's me!
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Pottery on a theme - 2019
If 2 of you or more are interested in any of the workshops, I can schedule one just for you.
Make a ceramic Rooster - £42.00
You'll use underglazes to add some colour to your creation, and I'll put a coat of clear glaze if required.
Suitable for 5+ Free for adult helpers.
under 9s to be accompanied by an adult helper. Older children 9 -14 to be
accompanied by at least one participating adult.
Fairy door - from £12.00 (90mins)
For children and adults alike!
Make a fun fairy or elf door to put in the garden or house. Loads of designs to choose from or you can let your imagination run wild! Templates provided as well as step by step instructions.
You'll use underglazes to add some colour to your creation, and I'll put a coat of clear glaze if required (£2.00 extra).£12.00 for cash payments, please contact me to arrange it, other forms of payment may incur a fee. Note: payment will secure your space. Thanks.
Suitable for 5+ Under 9s to be helped by an adult. Free for adult who
help and don't make their own door. Adult helpers to contact me directly
to book their free slots. Maximum 2 adult helpers each session, but I
can also help one child.
Baby & Child hand/foot prints
From £12 (1 hand or 1 foot). By appointment.
Coiled plant pots
House number plaques
Paint your own yarn bowl or Piggy Bank
During regular sessions, or private session for 2-4 people £16.00 per bowl/bank. Approx. 1.30-2 hours
Make a ceramic tortoise - £12.50 all inclusive.
You'll use underglazes to add some colour to your creation, and I'll put a coat of clear glaze if required.
Suitable for 5+ Free for adult helpers.
under 9s to be accompanied by an adult helper. Older children 9 -14 to be accompanied by at least one participating adult.
Christmas workshop: Snowman!
You'll be making a Ceramic Snowman using the pinching method, and possibly a couple of Christmas ornaments with slabs. You'll paint them with underglazes. I'll take them home for firing and if required I'll add a coat of clear glaze to make them shiny (£2.00 extra pay on the day).
No previous experience required.
Note your work will need collecting after firing.
