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Geraldine Francis Ceramics

Contact name: Geraldine Francis
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about 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Geraldine Francis is a ceramacist who runs tutored classes at The Mind Tree Cafe Rowde Near Devizes. She has many years of experience in teaching ceramics and works from the studio as well as in the community, bringing the opportunity to work in clay to many people. From those in care homes to children's nurseries, Geraldine delivers ceramics and pottery sessions to suit all ages and abilities and offers tuition in all aspects of working in clay including sculpture and throwing on the wheel. Geraldine is from a fine art ceramics background and her own work is on display in the studio and includes thrown work as well as sculpture and tiles. The studio venue is easily accessible. If your group needs more room then there is a beautiful studio room which can be hired at The Mind Tree Cafe, There is easy access for wheelchair users.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Saturday afternoon pottery sessions for Teenagers
1½ hours
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
4 places left
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"Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis
5 hours
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
6 places left
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Half Day Pottery workshop with Geraldine Francis
3 hours
Next date: 14th Dec 2025
6 places left
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Pottery classes for All , weekly class Mondays
5 weeks
Next date: 12th Jan 2026
4 places left
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Pottery Classes for All, Fridays
4 weeks
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
4 places left
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Saturday morning Pottery sessions for children 6 to 12yrs
1½ hours
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
5 places left
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Throwing on the wheel for couples
1½ hours
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
3 places left
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Home-ed Pottery and Arts Award
1½ hours
Next date: 11th Dec 2025
1 place left
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Introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2025
4 places left
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Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want
1 hour
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
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Stoneware and porcelain sculptural ceramics
1 item left
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Throwing on the potter's wheel - 1:1 tutorial
1 hour
Next date: 6th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
2 Nov 25'

Paul Burden reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"Such a great course. Geri was so helpful and knowledgeable made the whole experience really enjoyable 😁"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. So pleased you enjoyed the session. I will be in touch shortly to let you know when you can collect your pots after firing and glazing. Well done to you both. Geri"

26 Sep 25'

Kerise reviewed: Home-ed Pottery and Arts Award

"My son attended this thursday gone 25th September for the home ed pottery class and he really enjoyed his time there. Normally it takes him a long time to settle in and join in on the activities even with a parent there due to his autism and other sen needs but they were able to support him very well and he participated in alot of different pottery activities at the time and is really looking forward to his next session soon! "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to see your son enjoy the session and relax with the activities. Looking forward to helping him with his project next weeks. Geri and the Pottery Team At Geraldine Francis Ceramics."

30 Jul 25'

Carne Richardson reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"My wife and I attended the couples pottery course. We had a really good time and obviously I was the best potter ever. Geri was an excellent teacher, patient and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend this course and it may give you the bug to go further. "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review, much appreciated. I will let you know when you your excellent pots are ready for collection!"

10 Jul 25'

Julie Helen Peacock reviewed: Half Day Pottery workshop with Geraldine Francis

"Wow! Geri was incredible and we all came away with a selection of pots and items that we had hand made. The first section was moulding clay by hand and getting our creative juices flowing. Geri explaining how to make the mould and inclourage us to imprint into clay with leaves and even an old doily, which was very impressive. There were 3 of us in the course. One of us made animals, one made small men and one of us made round standing shapes with staring eyes. All brilliant! Then we made our bowls on the wheel. Geri was very patient, none of us having done this since our days at school. Helped along the way with building it up and controlling it when it went adrift. 2 of us made very good bowls and one of us made a lovely plate. We then painted them and brought the pieces to life. Geri keeps them to fire them and we collect them in about a month. All in all it was a fab day, great fun and creative, with useful pottery to use in our own homes. Brilliant! Highly recommend. Thank you Geri xxx"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review, Your feedback is much appreciated. I will be in touch shortly with news of your finished work. Geri"