Pottery Classes & Fees

Studio space with expert guided tuition in various forms of pottery in the following options:

• • Monthly Pottery Sessions - for returning potters, minimum 2 sessions booking. You can book your recurring sessions directly via this link.

• • Once-Off Pottery Taster Sessions - ideal for beginners to try out pottery. If you want to return for another session  please select a monthly session booking. Taster sessions are not suitable for wheelwork as any items made on the wheel will require a second session to allow for adequate drying time, trimming the piece, and glazing. All Taster Sessions can be booked here.

• • Private Pottery Sessions - ideal for those who want more intensive 1-on-1 tuition, or for a group or couples booking. Please contact us directly via email at triyaceramicstudio@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 077 636 22000 to arrange this. Private sessions are also not suitable for wheelwork as any items made on the wheel will require a second session to allow for adequate drying time, trimming the piece, and glazing.

• Our classes are freestyle "open studio" clay club sessions where we encourage everyone to create any type of pottery they are interested in with facilities for all types of hand building, as well as two pottery wheels that can be used at any time.

• There is no specific or set "course" outside of the specific One-Day Workshops (when available). We will provide you with the know-how and guidance to create whatever you wish, and is reasonably practical, but we can also leave you to do your own thing.

• Sessions are not restricted to a specific set timeframe of a certain number of mandatory sessions or weeks which means you can book your sessions every month, as it suits your schedule.

• All sessions (except Private) can be booked via the booking blocks on the Home Page or directly on the booking platform.

• Session bookings can be made up to 24 hours before a session start and up to 3 months in advance.

• Sessions are limited to 6 attendees and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis, which is why we encourage you to book your sessions as soon as possible.

• Class duration is 2.5 hours and this includes everything: all clay (up to 2kg per person per session - additional clay can be purchased at £5 per 2kg), reasonable use of studio glazes, the use of studio tools and equipment, storing of pieces, and firing of all work (with some exceptions depending on large sizes).

Interested in joining one of our pottery classes? Click here to book a session now.

• See our Home Page for all session days and times. Please use the booking system to see and book available spaces in these sessions.

• Studio sessions run for 2.5 hours, once a week, for either 4 or 5 weeks of each month.

• If you are running late you can still join the class but any missed time cannot be made up at the end of the session.

• Please note the start and end time for your session and be aware that tutors have a short window to ensure that the studio is prepared for the next session.

• Please try not to arrive more than 10 minutes early for your session as I will likely still be busy prepping the studio. For new students the first couple of minutes will be devoted to doing a few admin things, and giving you a rundown on the studio, where to find everything, and methods and processes of working with clay.

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• We use an online booking system for all pottery sessions and attendance is strictly by confirmed and paid bookings; we do not accept walk-ins or unbooked visitors.

• When using our online booking system you pay a fixed fee:

  • • £25 per person per session for multiple monthly bookings,

    • £35 per person for a single drop-in taster session,

    • £50 per person for a private session.

(That works out to a cost of only £10 per hour to develop or practice a new hobby!)

• You can join and book a session at any time during the month - provided there is session space available - and pay only for the sessions that you book for.

• Class duration is 2.5 hours and this includes:

  • Clay (up to 2kg per person per session - additional clay can be purchased at £5 per 2kg),

  • Reasonable use of studio glazes of standard colours (you may purchase additional or special glazes at your own cost and we will advise on the suitable glaze types and ranges and where they can be purchased)

  • the use of studio tools and equipment,

  • and firing of all pieces (with some exceptions depending on size).

• Private sessions can be arranged at £50 per person, per 2.5 hour session - please contact us via email at triyaceramicstudio@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 077 636 22000 to arrange this.

• Payment for other uses, events, materials, tools, or equipment at TCS is by agreement.

Interested in joining one of our pottery classes? Click here to book a session now.

• As part of your session fee you will be provided you with:

• standard, all-purpose white earthenware clay (up to 2kg per person per session),

• a variety of pottery tools and materials for hand-building, sculpting, and wheel work,

• a basic range of glazes/underglazes, suitable for mixing and layering,

• pottery wheels, and other suitable equipment,

• Please note however that wheelwork is not suitable for Once-Off Taster Sessions as any items made on the wheel will require a second session to allow for adequate drying time, trimming the piece, and glazing.

• storage space for all work produced,

• kiln firing of all work (see Studio Rules section on KILN FIRING for exceptions)

YES!

We welcome all levels of potters, from brand new beginners to those who already have some (or lots of) experience.

Our class sizes are kept small to ensure we give the best guidance and value to our students, and for this reason we do give space preference to monthly bookings/recurring students and single sessions will be dependent on whether we have space available.

Children aged 12 and older are welcome to join studio sessions, provided they are accompanied and supervised by a paying parent/guardian, and with the understanding that most other students will be adults, and the studio is a creative educational environment, not an entertainment activity venue. We will endeavor to advise on the safest tools for use for younger students and recommend alternatives.

Due to the limited space and availability in our studio parents/guardians need to book a paid space for themselves as well as we are unable to accommodate observers only.

• Ceramics is not an exact science. Results can vary and be unpredictable. Using the right glazing techniques and trimming and smoothing of items will provide the best results, and we can guide you in this. 

• The amount, quality, and progress of the items you make while in studio is up to you and the speed and precision you work at. Most items are unlikely to be completed within a single session, but can be completed within two sessions.

• The management of any items you make - especially as it relates to drying time and glazing methods - will be entirely up to you and will play a crucial role in the successful completion of your item. While we will advise and guide you in all processes, we cannot guarantee that an item will be successful and not suffer cracking, glaze shivering, or other problems during the process.

• We may take photos/videos of life at the studio as well as of student work. These are used on social media to showcase our offering and the work produced. If you would rather not be involved in this please let us know.

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Hey, we get it, plans change and life happens! 

• Session Rescheduling can be made up to 24 before the start of your booked appointment. To do this simply go to the booking platform, click on My Bookings --> All Bookings --> click on the ✏️ or calendar icon to set a new date and time (see more in the "How To Guide").

• Session Cancellations and refunds can also be made up to 24 hours before the start of your booked appointment. Any requests after that will not be eligible for a refund as we will not be able to offer that space to someone else on short notice. To do this simply go to the booking platform, click on My Bookings --> All Bookings --> click on the Cancel link to remove your booking.

• Timeout Cancellations can happen during booking if a slot has been selected but the confirmation and payment processes haven't been completed within 5 minutes.

For those with a voucher or coupon code this may affect the usage of your voucher, so please ensure you're ready to use it with the correct day and time slots. If your voucher or coupon has not been redeemed but is no longer active due to a timeout please contact us via email at triyaceramicstudio@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 077 636 22000 to attend and rectify this.