Tue 7 January
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Tue 7 January
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Tue 11 February
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Tue 11 February
Tuesdays 7th Jan – 11th Feb | 7pm – 9pm £120 for 6 week term or £20 a session (includes materials and firing)
The Tuesday evening class is suitable for the complete beginner. Come along and experience the wonders of clay in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with tutor Chris Gale.
Regulars are welcome too!
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Wed 8 January
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Wed 8 January
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Wed 19 February
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Wed 19 February
Wednesdays 8th Jan – 19th Feb | 10am – 12.30pm £175 for 7 week term or £25 a session (includes materials and firing)
A relaxed mixed ability pottery class for all levels. There is no formal structure to the sessions but beginners will be taken through basic pottery techniques to allow them to gain skills needed to pursue their own ideas. This class would also suit those with some experience that wish to pursue their own work with guidance where needed by your tutor Juliet Collins.
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Wed 8 January
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Wed 8 January
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Wed 19 February
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Wed 19 February
Wednesdays 8th Jan – 19th Feb | 1.30pm – 4pm £125 for 5 week term or £25 a session (includes materials and firing)
A relaxed mixed ability pottery class for all levels. There is no formal structure to the sessions but beginners will be taken through basic pottery techniques to allow them to gain skills needed to pursue their own ideas. This class would also suit those with some experience that wish to pursue their own work with guidance where needed by your tutor Juliet Collins. Wheels are available for those wishing to throw.
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Thu 9 January
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Thu 9 January
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Thu 13 February
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Thu 13 February
Thursdays 9th Jan – 13th Feb| 7pm – 9pm £120 for 6 week term or £20 a session (includes materials and firing)
An evening class aimed at those who have attended Tue evening or Fri morning classes and wish to further develop their skills, but all skill levels are welcome. Experienced potters can come along and work at their own pace, with tutor input as needed. Tutor Clair Robinson
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Fri 10 January
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Fri 10 January
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Fri 14 February
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Fri 14 February
Fridays 10th Jan – 14th Feb | 10am – 12.30pm £150 for 6 week term or £25 a session (includes materials and firing)
with tutor Clair Robinson
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Fri 10 January
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Fri 10 January
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Fri 14 February
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Fri 14 February
Fridays 10th Jan – 14th Feb | 1.30pm – 4pm £150 for 6 week term or £25 a session (includes materials and firing)
with tutor Clair Robinson
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Saturday 25th Jan | 10:00am – 12.30pm £25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr old) must be accompanied by a paying adult Price includes materials and firing
A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Saturday 29th March | 10:00am – 12.30pm £25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr olds) – Includes materials and firing
A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Saturday 22nd Feb | 10:00am – 12.30pm £25 adult and £15 child (8-16 yr olds) – Includes materials and firing
A monthly session suitable for all abilities. Children 8-16 years old welcome if accompanied by a paying adult. With tutor Clair Robinson.
New Pottery Classes Mailing List Quay Arts have started a new Pottery Classes Mailing List. If you wish to keep up to date about when our new classes are ready to book, please click HERE to find out more.
All our pottery sessions take place atJubilee Stores Studio Complexwhich houses a fully equipped pottery studio. Jubilee Stores is located on Newport Quay, Newport. PO30 2EF. MAP
Our pottery courses are run by three experienced, passionate and skilled tutors in our bespoke Pottery studio in Newport. Juliet Collins runs our Wednesday morning and afternoon sessions and we thought we’d introduce her by asking some questions about herself as a potter:
When did your passion for ceramics start?
My passion for ceramics started at school. From a young age I used to make things out of sweet wrappers and the plasticine but since I discovered clay at the age of 11 there was no holding me back! I was lucky to have an amazing pottery teacher too who really nurtured and encouraged me to go to art college.
What do you love best about teaching ceramics?
I’ve been teaching ceramics now for 35 years and it still amazes me how much students can achieve once given a few simple techniques. There are so many exciting things to learn. I love watching students evolve and grow in confidence as they discover which methods and styles that really inspire them. Though I specialise in animals my students have free rein to make just about anything they wish!
Tell us a little bit about your own practice?
When I’m not teaching I primarily make animal sculptures from a very textured clay and use matte glazes which really suit the style of my work. (Check out my facebook page Juliet Collins Animal Sculptures) . I do throw pots on the wheel occasionally but I’ve always been a great animal lover and the natural world is where my inspiration comes from. My studio is in a room on the side of my house in Totland. I sell direct to my clients and partly through galleries and shops on the Island and the mainland and through shows like Wolverton Manor Garden fair, Open Studios and the occasional exhibition on the mainland and undertake commissions.
Most useful pottery tip?
My most useful pottery tip is to try anything (within reason!) There are ‘rules’ on how to do most things in ceramics but it’s always good to try something different if you’re curious as you never really know what could happen! Run it by your tutor first of course!!
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