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"The Oldest Pottery Summer School in the U.K. - every year since 1971"

"Open weekends at my studio showing a range of my work - (plus mulled wine & nibbles!)  November 26th/27th and December 3rd/4th, 10.00 a.m - 4.00 p.m."

 

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Every course begins informally with an excellent three course dinner and plenty of wine, giving a chance to settle in and meet your fellow potters.  This is usually a group of between 6-8, some total beginners, others with potting experience.

Each morning, after a substantial breakfast (or not if you can't face it!) tuition begins.

The timetable each day follows a similar pattern starting with demonstrations, which are followed by tuition and making.  A combination of frequent demonstrations, practical tips and personal tuition means that even those who have never touched clay before are soon making surprisingly successful pots.  We break at intervals for tea, coffee and lunch.  Formal tuition ends at about 4pm (often later).  Students are free to work on for as long as they like.

 

Course Type Course Dates 2012
Weekend

March Friday 9th - Sunday 11th

March Friday 16th - Sunday 18th

September Friday 14th- Sunday 16th.

September Friday 21st- Sunday 23rd

 

Long Weekend

Easter

May bank holidays

Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday

 

Thursday April 5th - Monday 9th.

May Bank Holidays - Friday May 4th - Monday May 7th. 

Friday June 1st -  Tuesday June 5th.

 
Week Courses

Sunday July 1st - Saturday July 7th.

Sunday July 8th - Saturday July 14th.

Sunday July 22nd - Saturday July 28th.

Sunday July 29th - Saturday August 4th.

Sunday August 12th - Saturday August 18th.

Sunday August 19th - Saturday August 25th

Sunday October 21st - Saturday October 27th

 

Salt Glaze Master Class April 15th - 28th
 

Salt Glaze Master Class 2012 - April 15th - 28th

An opportunity to work alongside Deborah during the preparation and firing of the salt kiln.  Places are limited to 3 or 4 participants.

Evening Meals

Dinner on arrival and all breakfasts and lunches are included, but we do not provide a daily evening meal.  There are several local pubs and restaurants to explore, if you can tear yourself away from the studio!

Children and Young People

Children are welcome on the course but are the responsibility of their accompanying adult.  Young people, around 14 plus years, are also welcome as long as they are self reliant and it is understood that we are in no way responsible for them.

Non Resident Students

Those who live locally or have friends to stay with in the area are welcome to come in each day after breakfast.  They will still be included for dinner on arrival and for lunches daily.

Non Potting Companions

Non potting companions who would like to take advantage of the local sailing, bird watching, riding, walking, or just admire the scenery are welcome to stay on a bed and breakfast basis as long as they are sharing a room with a potter.

 

Send mail to deborah@deborahbaynes.co.uk with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified:November 21, 2011