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

Class Dates & Times:

30th September : 18:00 - 20:00

7th October: 18:00 - 20:00

14th October: 18:00 - 20:00

21st October: 18:00 - 20:00

28th October: BREAK WEEK

4th November: 18:00 - 20:00

11th November: 18:00 - 20:00

18th November: 18:00 - 20:00

25th November: 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

Brogan King

We’re pleased to welcome Brogan to the studio! Brogan’s ceramics journey began back in 2019 at London studio SkandiHus, and she’s been part of that creative community ever since. Before discovering clay, she spent years teaching Art and Photography in London and the Caribbean. Pottery started as a way to find balance, a mindful escape alongside a demanding teaching career.

Brogan recently moved to the South Hams and and will now be teaching our evening course, she’s passionate about making ceramics accessible to everyone, creating an easy going, welcoming environment where people can slow down, get their hands dirty, and rediscover the joy of making.

A skilled maker and natural teacher, Brogan brings warmth, humour, and encouragement to every session, always championing the beauty of imperfection and the simple pleasure of creating something by hand.

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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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