FAQ

Yes, classes are designed for all levels, including beginners unless otherwise stated. The beginner classes start right from the start so there is no prior experience necessary. See current classes available here.

Our courses are solely based on teaching to throw pots on the wheel.

The two main skills learned here are throwing the pots (the initial making of the pots) and turning them (carving the bases of the semi-dried pots, usually the week after making them).

Handwork is not covered on these courses as learning the wheel is a skill in itself to master. Creating ceramics on the wheel gives students a better understanding of the properties of clay-working in general.

All available times will be updated here on the site but you can also sign up to our mailing list to hear about changes and upcoming class schedules.

No, just comfortable clothing. We provide special potter’s aprons for each student to use for the class.

Most finished glazed and fired pots should be ready to collect roughly six weeks  to two months after the course finishes. This is taking all drying, biscuit firing, glazing and glaze firing into account.

Please sign up to our mailing list and follow our social media to find out when the next classes are available to book.

All classes are held in our Galway studio in the city centre.

The studio is located on Merchants Road Lower. Located 2 doors down from the House Hotel and across the road from the Pálás Cinema, we are just a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and the main bus and train station.

The Eircode is H91HR8K.

Due to the small class numbers of 7 bookings per course, we are unable to change, swap or reschedule classes once a student is booked on to a course. There is no refund for students who are unable to attend classes for any reason.

If you miss a class, on a course you can just carry on the following week by working on pots that were made by me during the class that you missed.

You don’t need to bring anything.

All materials and tools are provided. Each student has their own pottery’s apron to use for the class.

The classes are focused solely on teaching students how to use the pottery wheel so they are aimed at adults. Learning the wheel takes a certain level of concentration and hand-eye coordination, making it more suited to teaching adults.

For these reasons the classes are for students aged from 16 upwards.

The wheel is difficult with long nails. It’s possible but difficult, so if you are attending a full course, you might consider cutting them to make it easier for yourself.