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Transform raw clay into beautiful, unique forms with just your hands and simple tools. Learn the core techniques of hand-building in a supportive environment. Develop a fundamental understanding of clay's properties and basic shaping techniques. Transform raw clay into beautiful, unique art pieces that reflect your personal vision. All materials and initial firing are included! ✅Skill Level Achieved This course is designed for Beginners (or Foundation Level). You will progress from zero experience to a competent basic level in hand-building. You'll gain the confidence and essential skills to continue practicing independently or move on to intermediate classes. ►Learning Outcomes (What you'll learn) By the end of the 4 weeks, you will be able to: ✅ Master Foundational Techniques: Confidently execute the three core hand-building methods: Pinching, Coiling, and Slab Construction. ✅ Prepare and Handle Clay: Learn the essential skill of wedging to ensure your clay is ready for construction. ✅ Create Finished Forms: Design and craft 3-5 unique, bisque-fired pieces, such as a pinch pot, a coil vessel, and a slab plate or box. ✅ Understand the Process: Gain knowledge of the complete pottery journey, from wet clay to collection of your finished work. ►Included in the Cost • All materials (clay, tools). • Firing of your finished pieces to bisque ware. • Collection: We'll contact you when your pieces are ready. You have 4 weeks from that notification to collect your work. ►Important Details • Minimum Age: 16+ • Running Requirement: The course will run with a minimum of 2 bookings. • Nails: Please keep your nails short for this hands-on workshop. ►Payment & Missed Sessions • Payment Plans: Available for advanced bookings. Please contact us to arrange. • Missed Sessions: Can be rebooked separately for a £40 fee per session, subject to availability in other classes. We will always do our best to help you catch up. ►Cancellations & Deposits • Individual Bookings: All sessions and courses are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked. • Group Bookings (5+ people): Require a 50% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due one week prior to the session. Full payment is required for group bookings made within 7 days.
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Cancellation Policy
►Requirements for Attendance • Minimum Age: Each workshop has a different minimum age requirement. It is the signee's responsibility to check the minimum age specified for the selected workshop at the time of booking. • Nail Length: For safety and to ensure successful throwing, participants are required to have short nails for the duration of the workshop. ►Payment and Cancellation/Rescheduling ❶ General Bookings (All Sessions and Courses) • Finality of Booking: All sessions and courses are non-refundable and non-transferable once the booking is placed. • Exceptions: Any exceptions to this policy are made solely under the discretion of the business owners. ❷ Group Bookings (5 or more people) • Deposit: A 50% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking. • Balance Payment: The remaining balance must be settled one week before the session is due to take place. • Late Bookings: Any group sessions booked 7 days or less before the scheduled date will be required to pay in full at the time of booking.
Contact Details
67 Castle Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, UK
07476759199
hello@fatclaypottery.com