Dates for 2025: September Saturday 20th, September Sunday 21st, October Saturday 25th & November Saturday 22nd.
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, a full refund is available if notified up to 14 days before the course begins. Any cancellations made after 14 days incur a 50% cancellation charge.
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:
Revolut – Using my number 0860385148.
If you need to arrange an alternative payment method, please contact me at jackiemaurerceramics@gmail.com.
I look forward to meeting and teaching you on the pottery wheel in the near future.