Ceramics Classes in Hertfordshire
Digswell Ceramics Community was set up by Debbie Bent with the support of Digswell Arts and the Heritage Foundation. She has moved her practice to the Made With Clay Studio, located at Vasanta Hall.
Ceramics teaching has been paused at Fenners during the pandemic but we encourage those who are interested in working with this fascinating and rewarding material to visit our fellows pages to contact them for specific workshops.
Techniques in clay include pinch pots, using texture, coiling, slabbing, and throwing as well as exploring materials including clays, slips, underglazes, and glazes.
Address
7 Openshaw Way
Letchworth, SG6 3EN
Talk to Tutor
coming soon
info@digswellarts.org
Dates
Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm
Tuesdays – 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Current Workshops
Workshops (not yet available)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we answer frequently, but if you have more questions, please fill out the form at the bottom.
What art supplies do I need to buy before attending a class?
All you will need is an apron. There is no need to buy a specific apron, just something to cover your clothes. You might in time decide to collect some of your own favourite tools and paintbrushes so that you always have the one you like to use (as well as transferring half your kitchen to your toolbox eventually) but to start with everything you need will be supplied.
Do I need to have any experience before taking a class?
No experience needed. A beginners programme takes you through everything you might need to know to keep you going for years and new techniques and/or materials are introduced throughout the year. As well as a mountain of internet inspiration and guidance there are also several books that are great for reference including: The complete Potter, The Ceramics bible and The workshop guide to ceramics.
I can't attend a class I signed up for, can I get a refund?
No but you might be able to attend an extra session in the morning or afternoon to make up for time missed. There is a calendar in the workshop where you can add your time off for someone else to fill the space and you can look and put your name down where you can see someone will be off or you can be the 9th person in the class ( which is for 8) but there are never more than 9 in the workshop.
Can I start at any time of the year?
Yes if there are spaces. You can also add your name to the waiting list and be notified of a place becoming available if you wish.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Every attempt will be made to get to Fenners for the class. The £80 a month is for a minimum of 48 classes which leaves four that I can take for Christmas or illness or bad weather. If I need to take more then there will be a £20 refund per session cancelled. Normally when I take holiday I pay for another teacher to cover. Often I try to find someone with inspirational practice so that the students are taught something new.
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