Pottery Classes 2024
Adult Classes
Our classes encompass a range of pottery-making and decorating techniques. Due to their popularity, our regular class spaces fill up rapidly. If you're unable to secure a spot, don't worry; simply add your name to our waiting list, and we'll notify you as soon as places become available, alternatively come along to one of our one off classes and have a go whilst meeting the team.
One Session Introduction Classes
An opportunity to have a go at pottery without the commitment of a six week class. During the sessions everything you need is provided and included in the price. At the end of the session we fire and glaze (where appropriate) your pieces and they are ready to collect after about 4 weeks. (time may vary depending on the size of the piece.)
All prices are per person unless otherwise stated.
Sgraffito mugs
Date: 12th January 2025
Time: 1:30pm
Cost £50
Using the sgraffito pottery technique of carving through layers of coloured clay you will spend the afternoon decorating a premade mug. Extra mugs can be purchased on the day for an £15 each. These will then be fired and glazed ready to collect after about 4 weeks.
Throwing for Beginners
(Using the Potters Wheel)
Dates: Various
cost: £70
Duration: 2 hours
Experience the joy of the potter's wheel in our exciting two-hour sessions, perfect for up to two people.
During the session, you'll have the privilege of selecting three of your own creations, which you can decorate. We'll take care of the firing process, and you can expect to collect your finished pieces approximately four weeks later.
Before joining us, kindly ensure your fingernails are trimmed, as it greatly affects your experience with the wheel.
Should you wish to keep additional pieces, they can be retained for just £5 each.
Come, spin your creativity into beautiful pottery.
Highland Cows
Our highland cows sell across the UK and you have a have a go at making your very own. Book a two hour session to make your own highland cow (£40) or book a three hour session to make a cow and a base (£50).
Fox
Dates: Throughout the year
cost: £40
A two hour session to make a fox.
Make a fox using our templates and paint with oxides to create a unique piece that can go in your garden or house.
Making a Christmas church tealight decoration
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Time: 18:30
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost £50
Come and join us for an evening making a Church tea light holder. your creation will be fired and glazed ready for you to collect before the big day :-)
Making Fat Animals
Dates: Throughout the year
cost: £40
A two hour private session with Penny to make one of the following animals. Please select what you would like to make when booking.
Baby Hare
Dates: Throughout the year
cost: £40
Come and make a baby hare with Penny who designs and makes most of the animals here including the hares
Hand building Pottery
Make your own project
Dates: Throughout the year
cost: £40
Do you have a particular pottery project in mind, or are you simply looking to dip your toes into the world of pottery before committing to a full six-week course?
Join Emma or Penny for a two-hour session that will introduce you to the fundamental principles of hand-building pottery.
We provide tailored sessions where you can sculpt a pet or opt for a more versatile experience, creating items like mugs or vases of your choice
Just let us know what you would like to make and we can take you through how to do it
Six Week - Beginners Class
Immerse yourself in the art of pottery with our comprehensive six-week course. You'll be introduced to a variety of techniques, including coil and slab building, as well as using the potter's wheel. Additionally, you'll explore creative methods for decorating your pieces.
After completing the beginner's course, you can advance to future classes, where you'll work on your own projects and deepen your understanding of pottery and ceramics.
Beyond learning a new hobby, these classes offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals over a cup of tea (or coffee/hot chocolate) and some clay.
Currently we have no availability. Please watch this space or sign up on our mailing list.
Cant find what you need?
Why not get in touch or join our waiting list for news of courses as they become available.
Contact Us
The Studio
3 Locking Moor Road
Weston-Super-Mare
North Somerset
BS22 8PL
Tel: 01934 283768
Mob: 07971513840
email: sales@carantoc-art.co.uk
