Outside Devon • A ten week advanced beginners ceramics course in our new pottery studio at Outside in South Devon

Class Information

This is a continuation course on from our beginners course.

Over ten 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!

This course will be held every Friday morning from 10am - 12.20pm. All class dates for this course are set and can’t be amended. Please see our calendar for more courses.

Class Dates & Times:

23rd January : 10:00 - 12:20

30th January: 10:00 - 12:20

6th February : 10:00 - 12:20

13th February : 10:00 - 12:20

20th February : HALF TERM BREAK

27th February : 10:00 - 12:20

6th March : 10:00 - 12:20

13th March : 10:00 - 12:20

20th March : 10:00 - 12:20

27th March : 10:00 - 12:20

3rd April : 10:00 - 12:20

*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+.

If you would like to pay for your course in instalments please either use 'Paypal Pay Later Option' or enter the voucher code 'coursedeposit' at checkout, this 50% deposit is subject to our usual cancellation policy stated below. We will require the remaining 50% of the course fee two weeks before the course start date.

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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Private Ceramics Classes

Private classes are a perfect for a group of friends or family who want to try something new! This is a unique way to mark a birthday, reunion or celebration of any kind and can be tailored to suit the event and your abilities.

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