This is an opportunity to learn to throw pots on a wheel or construct ceramic items in a picturesque studio attached to a Grade 2 listed building in the Ham Stone Village of North Perrott, Somerset, UK

Enjoyable 2 and 3 day Weekend Residential Pottery Courses with good food in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners and potters with some previous experience can enjoy potting in small groups of 3 or 4. Three day Raku weekends including throwing, glazing and firing are available.

Tony Lean usually Raku fires the pots made by students on these Pottery Courses as Raku firing is quicker and more exciting. This enables students to produce glazed pots on these Weekend Pottery Courses, which they can take home with them. Some very well made and artistic pots have been produced and fired on these Pottery courses in only 2 days.

Some examples of pots thrown and Raku fired by students on a recent three day Weekend Pottery Residential Course. Each student took home at least 6 fired pots, which were excellent, especially as they were beginners.

Some more recent pots -

Tony Lean has been teaching small groups of potters to throw and to Raku fire over the past few years and has achieved level 3 Diploma in Design and Craft in the context of ceramics.

ACCOMMODATION

You will be guests in our home.

Comfortable double or single bedrooms in the main house which dates back to the 1600’s. An en suite double is available. Accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast only basis is also available for Non Potters : Lunch and evening meal are available if required.

Local residents may also attend Weekend Pottery Courses on a Non Residential plan, which includes lunches.

Excellent home cooking provided by Gill for breakfast and the evening meal. Wine is provided for this relaxed meal. Light Lunch is available in the house or garden. (price included). Tea or coffee available during the day in the Studio sitting room.

Please advise us of any special food requirements.