This is a continuation course on from our beginners course.
Pottery
12-Week Advanced Beginners Ceramics Course : Friday Afternoons

Class Information
Over twelve weekly classes you will improve your throwing, trimming, decorating & glazing.
In this Advanced Beginners course you will improve all the skills learnt during the beginners course, tips and tricks to further improve your throwing, trimming and decorating. You'll learn how to use less clay, how to make the same shape multiple times, throw on the hump, recycle your clay, attach handles or spouts to your vessels and more!
We have extended the length of our courses from eight to twelve weeks, with these extra few weeks you'll have more time to complete a variety of projects, allowing you to master techniques with less time pressure and take home a wider range of finished pieces.
If you would like to pay for your course in two instalments please enter the code 'coursedeposit' at checkout to reserve your spot, this deposit is subject to our usual cancellation policy stated below. We will require the remaining 50% of the course fee by the 18th September latest.
This course will be held every Friday afternoon from 2pm - 4.20pm. All class dates for this course are set and can’t be amended. Please see our calendar for more courses.
Class Dates & Times:
19th September : 14:00 - 16:20
26th September: 14:00 - 16:20
3rd October : 14:00 - 16:20
10th October : 14:00 - 16:20
17th October : 14:00 - 16:20
24th October : 14:00 - 16:20
31st October : HALF TERM BREAK
7th November : 14:00 - 16:20
14th November : 14:00 - 16:20
21st November : 14:00 - 16:20
28th November : 14:00 - 16:20
5th December : 14:00 - 16:20
12th December : 14:00 - 16:20
*The last 20 minutes of each class is for tidying and cleaning your wheel/workstation.
All materials and firings are included in the class fee, we supply aprons but please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty! This course is for ages 14+.
Cancellations
You have 14 days from booking this course in which to cancel and receive a full refund, if you have booked last minute and there are less than 14 days before the date of the class no refund of exchange will be offered, but you can transfer the booking to a person of your choice to take your place.
Any questions please call or email us : hello@outside-devon.com

Your Tutor
Fran Sandover
Fran specialised in Ceramics during her time at Camberwell college of art, where she graduated with BA in 3D design. Since Graduating she has assisted classes and worked as a technician at Coombe Farm Studios, before helping to set up the pottery studio here at Outside. During her time here she has taught a wide variety of classes including mould making, Raku, throwing and hand building. Her favourite thing about teaching is helping her students to progress in their own way, focussing on each individuals journey. Her personal work is both sculptural and design focussed as she tries to bridge the gap between art and functionality, drawing inspiration from the magic of Dartmoor and 70s furniture design.

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