Outside Devon • 8-Week Improvers Pottery Course

Class Information

Over eight weekly classes you’ll continue to develop your throwing, trimming, decorating and glazing skills, building on the foundations learned in our beginners course.

In this improvers course you’ll refine the techniques introduced in Level 1 while learning new tips and approaches to improve your confidence on the wheel. You’ll explore how to use less clay, repeat forms consistently, throw on the hump, recycle clay, and attach handles or spouts to your vessels, along with other practical techniques to expand your making.

The course runs Thursday evenings from 6pm–8pm. All class dates are fixed and can’t be amended. Please see our calendar for upcoming courses.

Class Dates & Times:

15th October: 18:00 - 20:00

22nd October: 18:00 - 20:00

29th October: 18:00 - 20:00

5th November: 18:00 - 20:00

12th November: 18:00 - 20:00

19th November: 18:00 - 20:00

26th November: 18:00 - 20:00

3rd December: 18:00 - 20:00

*The last 15 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 choose to pay with Paypal and select the 'Pay in 3' option, this is interest free

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

Stephanie Garnett

Stephanie Garnett is a marketeer by day and a potter by night. She teaches some of our taster sessions here at Outside and spends most of her free time in her home studio in Slapton, Devon producing her collection of wheel-thrown functional stoneware pieces.

She studied BA (Hons) Contemporary Craft at Falmouth University and has spent recent years building a practice rooted in functional wheel-thrown pottery, careful repetition with a meticulous attention to detail and high standards of making. Stephanie has developed a thoughtful approach to ceramics that balances function, form and finish. As a teacher, she is warm, encouraging and detail focused, helping students strengthen their process, improve consistency and grow in confidence at their own pace. Her teaching centres on process, practice and making well, through patient, hands-on guidance in every session.

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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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