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Weekly Throwing Classes

Courses run across three terms, autumn (Sept-Dec), spring (Jan-Easter) and summer (Easter-July). Terms are around twelve weeks and include a half term break.

Classes are of mixed ability from beginner to intermediate and we aim to provide a supportive and sociable environment in which to work.

 

Each class has a maximum of 8 students who each have access to their own wheel. You'll be guided through the process of throwing, trimming, decorating and glazing your pieces according to your experience and skill level. There will be regular class demonstrations as well as one-to-one instruction as appropriate. 

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NEW Weekly throwing class for beginners

​We are delighted to announce that we are starting a weekly class suitable for those with little or no experience of throwing on the wheel. Maybe you previously attended one of our beginners courses, or perhaps you are just looking for a slower-paced class. 

The more gentle pace of this weekly class will give you time to build confidence and practice your throwing skills in a smaller group, supported by our Tutor Fatima.

The class will take place on Monday afternoons and have a maximum of six students to allow for more individual attention.

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Weekly Handbuilding Classes

Our handbuilding classes are tutored by Isobel. 

 

Handbuilding pottery is the traditional method of creating ceramic objects without using a pottery wheel. From pinch pots to slab pots and from coiled vessels to sculptures, this method allows for a wide range of creative expression.

 

Experienced students will be given support in whatever project they choose whilst  beginners can expect to be taken through the basic techniques of handbuilding before setting free their creativity, guided by our expert tutor.

 

The various decoration techniques  using slips, oxides, and surface decoration will also be covered.  

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One-to-one and small group sessions

If you are interested in a one-off group session then please contact us. We run sessions for groups of up to eight people and offer both hand building and wheel throwing. A perfect experience day for you and your friends!

 

One-to-one sessions with one of our tutors can also be arranged.

Please email us directly to discuss your requirements

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How to find us:

Hillside Pottery School,

New Barn 3

Birch Grove Rd

Horsted Keynes

West Sussex

RH17 7BS

Our term time opening hours:

Mon: 9:30am-8:30pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:30pm

Wed: 9:30am-8:30pm 

Thu: 9:30am-8:30pm

Fri: 9:30am-8:30pm

Sat: 9am-5pm

Sun: Closed

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