Geraldine Francis Ceramics

Throwing for couples, whether you are romantically linked or friends this couple's throwing session is designed to help you learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel ensuring you have maximum help with a tutor to guide you throughout the process. Learn how to prepare your clay and have a tutorial explaining each step of the process before having a go yourself, expertly guided by an experienced tutor. You will produce at least one thrown pot each and hopefully more. There will be the opportunity to apply colour before...

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...

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.

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, with a maximum of 4 students in each class. Students have their own working area and there have been a few adaptions made to allow for safe distancing...

So you have always fancied having a go at potting, but not sure where to start. For beginners Geri's small friendly classes build your skills level through a number of projects each using a different technique for working in clay including working on the potter's wheel. From these foundations you will gradually gain in confidence and be ready to go on to develop your own projects. After the initial 4 weeks you may continue if you wish. Classes are for 3 hours which allows you to get to grips with...

Have a day to immerse yourself in making in clay with a festive twist. This is based on my usual one-day clay making workshop but with a festive theme, so whether you wish to get together with friends for a one-off Xmas making session or want to try something that may take you past the day session this is for you, as it is also a great course for beginners who wish to get the ball rolling on a new hobby. And if you are looking to reconnect with clay...