The Village Pottery
Become a Village Potter
Our aim is to provide space and time for more experienced ceramicists and those that have completed our 4 week beginner course, who wish to explore their art and practice further.
- Membership£40 a month
- Studio accessTue–Sat
10am–4pm - ThursdaysUntil 8pm
- StorageA shelf of your own
Community
A community of Village Potters
By creating a community of Village Potters we will support each other, network and collaborate.
We would love our Village Potters to be part of developing and growing our schedule of courses available to the general public.
Membership
What Village Potters get
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Work space and a shelf
Village Potters get access to shared work space and a shelf for personal storage (Tuesday to Saturday 10am–4pm, Thursdays 10am–8pm).
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Materials and firings
Village Potters have access to reduced cost materials and firings.
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Fairs and promotion
Village Potters get free stall space at The Village seasonal fairs and events as well as online promotion to exhibit and sell their work.
Village Potter membership
Like what you see? Something’s missing? Let’s talk!
Phones are answered 10am–4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. We aim to reply to emails within 48 hours during our opening hours.
New to clay?
Start with a course
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4-week introduction to clay: About the course
This course takes you through the fundamentals of hand building with clay, from coiling to pinching to slab building.
Fig. 3 Slab building: clay wrapped round a roll. -
Have-a-go wheel throwing: Have a go on the wheel
This one-off 2 hour session is designed for absolute beginners at the wheel.
Fig. 4 Clay-covered hands at the wheel. -
One-off pottery projects: See one-off projects
Throughout the year we will explore different creative techniques and projects via individual workshops such as ceramic pumpkin carving, jug making, seasonal decorations, stoneware glazes, etc.
Fig. 5 Four carved pumpkins, glowing at dusk.