Geraldine Francis Ceramics

Enjoy being creative but can't join a regular course? Then this is for you. Book for a time and duration that suits you. I offer one off sessions of an hour to half or whole day sessions. So whether you just want to dabble or do something a bit more serious your ambitions can be met.

Arts Award is a national qualification in the arts, offered to young people from age 6 to 25 at various levels. Young people entering the Arts award scheme are able to steer their projects reflecting their own interests under the guidance of Geraldine who is a qualified Arts Award adviser. The qualification is not time bound and candidates are entered for moderation when the portfolio has first been marked by the adviser. A portion of the work is expected to be completed as independent learning. More information can be found...

A weekly class for all levels, If you have no experience of working with clay, Geraldine will take you through the basics over the 4 week period gradually building knowledge and confidence in all aspects of working in clay including throwing on the potter's wheel. For those with experience Geraldine will help you achieve your project aims. These are small friendly sessions, students have their own working area and there have been a few adaptions made to the working area to allow for a safe experience for all.

Have a day to immerse yourself in making in clay. This is a great course for beginners who wish to get the ball rolling on a new hobby or for those who wish to re connect with clay.. A lot of information and making is packed into these sessions which are guaranteed to be both informative and fun. Four projects will be completed using the main building techniques including a 1:1 tutorial on the potter's wheel.

A bi-weekly three hour class which will take you through all the basics of building in clay including a 1:1 throwing tutorial. Also suitable for people with some prior knowledge of working in clay. Gentle and encouraging teaching approach. Use of slips and approaches to introducing colour to clay and basic glazing also included in the course. Small group of up to 4 people max.

A 2 hour weekly class starting with a 4 week beginner course if required. Those with previous experience are able to work on their own projects. Classes are small and individual help and advise is guaranteed. Your tutor will be able to guide you in all aspects of working in clay from sculpture to working on the wheel. This is an easy going, fun and relaxed class with expert tutoring.

A weekly class for all levels, If you have no experience of working with clay, Geraldine will take you through the basics over the 4 week period gradually building knowledge and confidence in all aspects of working in clay including throwing on the potter's wheel. For those with experience Geraldine will help you achieve your project aims. These are small friendly sessions, students have their own working area and there have been a few adaptions made to the working area to allow for a safe experience for all.