Outside Devon • A ten week beginners ceramics course in our fully equipped pottery studio at Outside in South Devon

Class Information

Our beginners ceramics course is a comprehensive introduction to throwing and getting to know clay. Over ten classes you will learn each stage of making and will finish the course with a selection of your own work made by you from start to finish. This class is suitable for all abilities, ideal for complete beginners as well potters that are just getting started and would like to improve their throwing.

This course will be held every Friday afternoon from 3pm - 5.20pm. 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 : 15:00 - 17:20

30th January: 15:00 - 17:20

6th February : 15:00 - 17:20

13th February : 15:00 - 17:20

20th February : HALF TERM BREAK

27th February : 15:00 - 17:20

6th March : 15:00 - 17:20

13th March : 15:00 - 17:20

20th March : 15:00 - 17:20

27th March : 15:00 - 17:20

3rd April : 15:00 - 17:20

*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.

Participants must be in a sound physical condition and able to sit and work at a potter’s wheel. By booking, you confirm that you are fit to take part.

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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