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Classes & Courses

Listed below are current and forthcoming classes and courses

A Potters Studio Summer School 2008

15 - 19 September, 2008

Join a small group of enthusiastic potters for a week in Penicuik during the Penicuik Arts Festival with potter Jane Kelly, from Monday 25th to Friday 29th August and September. Monday 15th - Friday 19th. .from 10am to 3pm daily. Throwing, handbuilding, raku and smoke firing. Beginners welcome.

Cost £125 includes workshop, materials and light refreshments; extra firings at cost..
Penicuik Pottery in the heart of old Penicuik has frequent fast buses from Edinburgh. Accommodation can be arranged.

Contact Jane Kelly on 01968 677854 or jane.kelly2@virgin.net for more information. (Postal addresss: Valleyfield House, 17 High St, Penicuick, EH26 8HS).

http://www.kosmoid.net/pottery/summerschool

NEW CERAMIC EVENING CLASS

12 May - 2 July, 2008

Deepfired Ceramic Studio in Govan will be running further Monday night ‘Introduction to Ceramics’ courses this year and Wednesday evenings will be a flexible evening where people can come and use the facilities, materials and technical assistance to work on their own projects.

The introductory course will introduce you to the techniques involved in ceramic art including throwing, hand-building, mould-making and decorating techniques. It will run for 8 Wednesday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30pm, from the 12th of May – 2nd July, 6th August – 24th September and the 8th October – 26th November. The course fee which includes tuition, materials and kiln firings is £120.

The Wednesday Ceramics will run on 14th May – 2nd July, 6th August – 24th September and the 8th October – 16th November. The fee is £120 which includes materials, firings and technical assistance. Please call to discuss your project before booking on to this block.

To request a brochure with more information and details of how to book, please

Crieff Ceramics Pottery Weekends

10 - 11 May, 2008

Enjoy this opportunity to make pots in a real potters workshop with Len Whatley. This hands-on course gives you maximum time on the potters wheel. All abilities are catered for and everyone takes away a pot or two of their very own making. It really is the most relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a weekend !
Len Whatley graduated with a BA Hons in Design (Ceramics) from Edinburgh College of Art in 1997. Since then he has been a full-time potter and opened Crieff Ceramics Pottery Workshop & Gallery in 2004 where he spends his time making beautiful pots & teaching his popular pottery classes.
The pottery weekend course is £80 and accommodation is also available if required. The next courses run on: 10th & 11th May, 7th & 8th June. Crieff is half an hour from Perth, one hour from Glasgow & Edinburgh and two hours from Aberdeen.

Crieff Ceramics Pottery Evening Classes

15 April - 20 May, 2008

Enjoy this opportunity to make pots in a real potters workshop with Len Whatley. This hands-on course gives you maximum time on the potters wheel. All abilities are catered for and everyone takes away a pot or two of their very own making. It really is the most relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an evening !
We are now enrolling for our Pottery Classes on a Tuesday evening, from 7-9pm. Starting 15th April to 20th May for the cost of £96.

5 Day Intensive Throwing Course

31 March - 4 April, 2008

The Philip Revell Pottery in Dunbar, East Lothian, is hosting an intensive throwing course intended for those with some experience of throwing, who want expert tuition to improve their skills.
Prices:
£220 inc tea/coffee and light lunch
£375 inc accommodation and full board
**Limited Spaces Left**
www.philip-revell-pottery.co.uk

Mansefield Studios - Pottery Classes

14 May 2007

Tom Butcher offers sessions for beginners (approx 2 hours) making a mug (or whatever it turns into!) for £25 per person.
He is also happy to offer classes for people with more experience, or pottery parties for children.
People are welcome to call and discuss any requirements.
www.tombutcherceramics.com

at Mansefield Studios,

Mansefield House, Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AG

Newcastle College

1 January, 2006 - 1 January, 2008

Foundation Degree in Contemporary Ceramic Practice at Newcastle College.
A new and exciting degree level course that is more career-focussed than a traditional BA (Hons) Degree. This is a two-year full time course with a strong vocational element.
FREE 1 or 2-day introductory courses (dates to be arranged) for anyone interested in finding out more about the course or department.
Free short courses also available.

at Newcastle College

Rye Hill Campus