Pottery Classes with Ella Phillips Ceramics Cheddar.

To book on any of the courses below, please email ellaphillipsceramics@icloud.com to secure your dates and arrange payment. Please see Course Dates for availability

6 Week Throwing Course

£210 per person

(Small group Limited to 4 places per class.)

The 6-week course consists of 6 x 2hr sessions usually held either on a Monday evening or Friday mornings.

These classes take participants through the essentials of wheel-thrown pottery from clay preparation, throwing pots, turning and finishing, additions such as handles, and simple slip decoration. This new course will take you through all the key stages of wheel-thrown pottery.

We will also cover some simple decorating techniques with slip before we fire the pots.

Over the 6 weeks, you will aim to create various forms, from mugs to bowls and jugs, giving you a feel for the material. You will have a nice selection of finished glazed pieces to take away with you at the end.

All materials are provided, which include 1 bag of clay and 1 small bisque firing and glaze firing, plus decorating and glaze materials.

Additional clay and firings can be purchased at extra cost if required.

Note this is for beginners and improvers; I will offer my knowledge regarding pottery and all the tips I have learned during my 20 years plus experience. I look forward to welcoming you into my peaceful, creative space to enjoy learning about such a fantastic material whilst gaining a level of concentration and relaxation through the focus required for this wonderful craft

The 6-week course is for adults (18yrs+) Spaces are limited to a maximum of 4 people.

Classes and courses are non-refundable. Rescheduling is possible with sufficient notice.

To book a place on this course, please check the dates on the Course Dates Page and email ellaphillipsceramics@icloud.com to confirm booking and arrange payment

2 hr Throwing Experience

These sessions can accommodate 2-4 people and are usually held on Saturday mornings. Other dates may be available on request.

During the lesson, you will learn and practice throwing simple forms. Choose your two favourite pieces to be glazed and fired for collection at a later date. Finished pieces can be posted for an extra fee.

These sessions are great if you would like to get a taste of potting on the wheel with the potential to book on to a 6-week course at a later date to explore the process in more depth.

These sessions are £90 for two people.

Then: £45 per additional adult and/or £35 per additional child - 8-16yrs (children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult)

Nb, these classes are ideally suitable for adults; however, I'm happy to adapt the sessions and accommodate children from 8 years and up in a family group, but they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Please list the following in your booking email:

The Title of Workshop
The total number of adults (16+)
The total number of children (8-16 yrs).
Any other special requirements.

To book a place on this course, please check dates on the Course Dates Page and email ellaphillipsceramics@icloud.com to confirm booking and arrange payment

The Clay Experience for Group Bookings

2 ½ hour Clay experience mixed activity for Group bookings of 2 - 8 people and are usually held on Saturday mornings. Other dates may be available on request.

This session is for a group who would like to have a taster at working with clay.

During this session, you will get to try three different techniques.

You will create a hand-built clay vessel using slab-built construction methods. There is a selection of simple hand builds to choose from, or you can opt to make your own forms if you come armed with a creative imagination.

Try your hand at the traditional technique of sgraffito on a small pre-made leather hard bowl.

Each of you will also get to throw a pot on the potter's wheel.

All three pieces will be fired for you to collect at a later date or posted for an additional fee.

£50per adult

£40 per child, (8-16yrs)

Nb, these classes are ideally suitable for adults; however, I'm happy to adapt the sessions and accommodate children from 8 years and up in a family group. Young people under 18yrs must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Classes and courses are nonrefundable. Rescheduling possible with sufficient notice.