Dates for 2025: March Saturday 22nd. April Saturday 26th, May Saturday 24th, June Saturday 21st, July Saturday 26th, August Saturday 23rd
Who is this course for: This course will suit beginners looking for an introduction to working with clay, on the potter wheel. Or for those who have worked on the wheel before and would simply like a refresher. Participants will learn the basics skills required to make some simple forms on the potters wheel.
What should I wear/bring: Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting messy. I have aprons for all. Please cut your nails before coming as long nails don’t work so well for throwing.
What to expect: I run a small pottery from my home in Ballyvaughan Co Clare, which is located in the heart of the Burren in the west of Ireland. I am a potter and all the skills you will be taught will be based around the principles of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Class sizes are small, full occupancy is 5 so one on one tuition is guaranteed. A light lunch will be provided, as will tea, coffee and some sort of a treat. Please let me know if you have allergies. Class starts at 10am and runs till 4ish, if you would like to spend more time in the pottery after 4pm to practice the skills that I have taught you are more than welcome to stay on.
What is the cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend the course, I will make a full refund of your deposit if notified up to 7 days before the course begins. Any cancellations made after this 30% of the deposit fee will be taken and 70% will be returned.
What is included in the price: Materials and firing of work, 2 pots can be kept from the workshop. light Lunch, and all the refreshments.
How to get here: My address is Ballyconrey, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Eircode H91VRH6. The pottery is located on the Doolin/ Fanore road, roughly 1 km from Monks pub in the village heading in the direction of Fanore. Look out for the purple signs on your left hand side and ignore the beautiful view on your right as you might miss me.
Payment Information:
The booking deposit is €50 deposit (50% of the total course fee). The remaining €50 balance is due on the day of the course.
Payment options for the remaining balance:
Cash – Pay in person on the day.
Revolut – Using my number 0860385148.
If you prefer to pay via bank transfer, please let me know, and I will provide the details privately.