Studio Access
Are you a potter without a wheel? Just a little bit addicted to clay and in need of a serene space where you can connect with your creativity?
Join our clay community.
Plan your clay time:
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For those who just need a couple of hours here and there in the studio for a small project, or to finish off some work (glazing etc.)
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Up to 16 hours of studio access.
Ideal for those who have completed the Foundations course, or have had a few hours of pottery wheel classes, and now need to take the leap and start practicing their skills and building their confidence with a few hours of weekly practice.
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Up to 32 hours of studio access.
For those who need a little more time at the wheel.
Perhaps for a specific project, or simply to dive deeper into their creative practice.
What’s included?
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Access to a fully equipped pottery studio
Access to all the space, tools and equipment you need to make, glaze and fire your work.
Shelf space to store your pieces at different stages of the making process.
A bucket to store and prepare your clay.
Aprons and tools are provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Clay is not included, but is available to purchase at the studio.
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Guidance & Support
On your first day, you’ll have a studio tour. I’ll explain how the space works and set you up with tools and clay.
After that I will leave you to find your own rhythm and flow in the studio.
If you ever want/need any technical support for any aspect of your studio practice, I will always be around and more than happy to help.
All you need to do is ask.
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Serene and supportive community space
This a small, working pottery studio with a maximum capacity of 2-3 makers at any one time.
Our community of makers is calm, kind, and supportive.
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, safe, aligned environment where we can share our skills and support each other’s creative practice and expression.
Book my wheel
Ready to book in your clay time? Whether you only need to use the studio now and again or you’d like to work more regularly in the space, simply choose the best fit for you to reserve your seat at your pottery wheel.
FAQs
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This is a small but perfectly formed professional ceramics workshop with capacity to absorb small-batch pottery wheel production.
There are two pottery wheels, several work stations/benches, and a dedicated glazing station.
The kiln has volumetric capacity of approx. 120 litres, with a diameter of 56 cm and a height of 43 cm. We typically run her 3-4 times a month (more often at busy times of year).
You will have access to all the necessary equipment and tools to facilitate your ceramics practice. And, of course, I am always around to provide any technical guidance or support you may need.
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As a minimum, the studio is usually open from 10am to 6pm Monday-Saturday. But, if you would prefer to come in in the evenings and weekends, this can be arranged.
We are a small but happy, community of potters, so we keep it simple and communicative and organise ourselves according to each other’s needs and schedules.
*Do note though that Wednesdays are often a busy day as this when I do the majority of my teaching. So if you prefer it to be quiet - this is not the day for you!
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In general, no. However, we all know that life can sometimes get in the way of our very best intentions.
So if this happens to you, due to unforeseen circumstances - let’s talk.
*Typically, it should be possible to allow a grace period of about a week for any unspent hours be used, as long as this is to finish rather than to start new work.
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No problem. As long as the studio has capacity, you’re very welcome to renew early for another month. You also have the flexibility to switch to hourly rate if that is more convenient.
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No.
To give you maximum creative freedom to choose clays, glazes and not worry about the dimensions of your pieces these are calculated separately.
Studio glazes and a wide selection of high-fire stoneware clays are available for purchase at the studio.
Kiln costs are calculated based on the volume of individual pieces.
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No. But a wide selection of high quality stoneware clays are available for purchase at the studio.
If a clay you love to work with is not available, you can let me know and we can look into the possibility of sourcing some for you.
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Yes. But only if you have substantial prior experience of doing so and/or take my Introduction to Glazing course.
Glaze materials are available for purchase at the studio and may not be brought in by individual potters.
There will be a small extra monthly charge for storage if you wish to mix a bucket of glaze and keep it at the studio.
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Yes and, also, no. Of course if your pot flops on the wheel, you are welcome to dry out the clay on a plaster batt and then pop it in your bucket to throw again next time you come in to the studio.
However, the studio simply does not have capacity for multiple reclaim buckets. Instead, we have two general studio reclaim bins for throwing slip, trimmings etc. - one for light clay and one for dark.
The careful curation of the clays which we use in the studio, ensures that the quality and consistency of this reclaimed clay remains high, allowing us to reduce waste and to keep reusing it meaningfully to create beautiful work.