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14th & 15th February 2026
18th & 19th April 2026
27th & 28th June 2026
19th & 20th September 2026
LEVEL 1 (BEGINNERS THROWING) - 2 DAY INTENSIVE COURSE with LAUREN TAYLOR
£264.00 **LUNCH INCLUDED
A focus on clay preparation, throwing, turning, controlling shape, refining & finishing, surface decoration at leather hard stage.
FRIENDLY & INCLUSIVE
The Experience
You will be introduced to methods & techniques using demonstrations, explanations and reference to examples. Support and guidance will be offered throughout the duration of the course
10AM - 4PM EACH DAY (BREAK FOR LUNCH)
The Teaching Day
*The studio will stay open until 6pm on both days - giving you time for extra practice, if you feel like it.*
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
The cost includes all materials and equipment including 2 ** Or 4 (if on 4 day course) glazed & fired pieces. Any pieces which you would like to keep over and above what’s included will be charged at £5 per piece.
If the work needs to be posted this will be an additional cost of around £25 - £35 for P&P depending on the size and weight of the box. Also we pay extra for a ‘Fragile’ service to do the best we can to ensure no breakages.
If you’d like any further information please do contact us by email or phone: 07903937741
Breakdown Of The Course
Or if you’d like any further information before booking please contact us or by phone: 07903937741
Day 1
Introductions
centring & coning the clay
lifting and shaping
control throwing to make bowls & cylinders
Day 2
centring and securing leather hard pieces on the wheel - ready for ‘turning’
techniques for turning and refining work made
foot rings, curves, different finishes using tools
making and attaching handles
option to apply carved decoration
LUNCH:
12:30pm resuming at 1:30 pm.
We can provide a delicious lunch of fresh crusty bread, cheeses, cold meats & salad.
PLEASE NOTE: *WE CANNOT CATER FOR ALLERGIES*
Things to do and see in Dumfries and Galloway
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Dumfries
The Holiday Inn is ideally located within the beautiful Crichton Estate, a 5 minute stroll through stunning gardens to Clay Works Studios. This has been regularly booked by previous attendees of the Intensive Courses and the feedback has been positive. We have partnered with The Holiday Inn and really pleased to be able to offer you a special deal on the accommodation which is discounted to £99 per night.
If you would like to book please email reception@hidumfries.co.uk or call 01387 272410 and quote ‘Clay Works Studios’.
If you are bringing your family or friends along with you to make a holiday of the experience, here are some useful links.
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If you’d like any further information please do contact us by email or phone: 07903937741
We look forward to welcoming you!