top of page

We run regular after-school courses and  weekend courses for families (adults and age 8+)

8 week After School
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4.30- 6pm
P6- P7 & S1- S3

These are skills-based courses giving young-people the opportunity to learn all the basics of working with clay: slab building, coiling, wheel-throwing and glazing. The course includes all materials and firing. All pots are fired to stoneware temperature with food-safe glazes.

Course Structure

Weeks 1 & 2: A slab-building project
Week 3: Glazing and wheel throwing

Weeks 4 & 5: A coil-building project

Week 6: Sgraffito tiles and wheel throwing
Week 7: Carving and relief decoration

Week 8: Glazing


Course Date and Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.30- 6pm, 8 weeks October 19th- December 13th

Young people will be split into two groups P6 & P7, S1- S3 and projects will be tailored to each age group.

Cost
Course fees for young people are based on household income, and taken in three monthly installments, so that it's hopefully affordable for all children to participate.

Low household income, under £32,500: three installments of £50
Basic household income £32,500- £50,500: three installments of £55
Intermediate household income £50,500- £68,500: three installments of £60
Higher household income, over £68,500: three installments of £65

Who will be teaching your course?

Sara Jane is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and textile artist. Sara Jane is a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. Before qualifying as a teacher Sara Jane studied Art and Design, then worked as a stop-motion animation puppet maker for Disney, MTV and Warner Brothers. 

 

Giada is our fabulous studio technician, responsible for firing our members work and managing the studio. She has worked in school arts education for eight years, she has a degree in cultural heritage and a masters in theatre design, as well as formal training in arts education. Giada is a long-term member of Open Artspace, a keen potter and puppet maker.
 

Please complete the direct debit form and also send an email to hello@openartspace.org with the following info:​

  • Your child's name and age

  • Your chosen day (Tuesday or Thursday)

  • Your income bracket

  • An emergency contact phone number 

  • Any health or special needs we should be aware of

Family

Weekend Family Pottery Intro (age 8+)
Sat Nov 2nd 10.30- 1 and Sun Nov 3rd 11.30- 2

This is a comprehensive introduction to working with pottery for you and your child, after which we would encourage you to join our friendly membership and you can attend our weekly access sessions, were you will work on your own projects but we will be on-hand to help you realise your ideas.

Course Content
Day 1: Pinch pot creatures and a slab-built mug or vase
Day 2: Coloured slip decoration
Pots will be fired and glazed for collection 2 weeks later

​More info on membership can be found here, under 18's accompany any adult member for just £2 per hour, with no monthly fee.

Cost

£120 inclusive for one adult, one under 18 and all materials and firing

bottom of page