Ridge pottery -- summer courses
Douglas & Jennie Phillips
Douglas demonstrates throwing techniques  
Students discuss their finished work  
Students glaze their work  
Pots in the kiln  

Europe's longest-running pottery workshop summer school
We invite you to spend a week immersed in the way of a potter, breathing life into clay, learning ancient skills, practicing new techniques and experiencing the joy of creation.

Summer School
Each course allows for a maximum of eight students giving ample time for individual tuition and is designed both for those who have never made a pot before or who are experienced clay workers. Every student has exclusive use of their own pottery wheel in our purpose built studio. Each week is a complete cycle from clay mixing to a wood firing or, sometimes, two.  
Course details.

Course dates
For 2008 the pottery will be open to students: 
July 7th-12th - Fully Booked
July 14th-19th
July 21st-26th - Fully Booked
August 11th-16th - Fully Booked
August 18th-23th - Fully Booked
August 25th-30th - Fully Booked

Refreshments
Coffee breaks and meals are usually taken out in the garden. Wholefood lunches are provided using our organic garden vegetables where possible. Good evening meals can be found in a variety of interesting pubs within easy reach.

Accommodation
We can arrange bed and breakfast accommodation for you. Our students stay in private homes and farmhouses in or near the village. Alternatives are camping, hotels and inns. (Lists can be supplied on request.)

Cost
The fee for the course, which includes all finished pots, refreshments and lunch (Monday-Friday), is £330.00. a non-returnable deposit of £60.00 is payable on booking, the balance being due one month before your date of arrival. If the fee is booked and paid in full before March 31st, the cost is £305. Cheques (in sterling) should be made payable to J. D. Phillips.

Contact us
For more details and availability of places

Contact us: online form

phone:+44 (0)1935 850 753

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