Pottery Evening Classes
The Upwey Potters are a group of ceramic artists who live & work in Upwey, Dorset, England, making and selling their work and running Workshops.
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This page gives details of the Evening Classes.
Classes are held at the Old School Village Hall, Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset, England DT3 5QE . On B3159 between Dorchester & Weymouth, next to Wishing Well Cafe.

There are 2 evening classes, on Mondays and Tuesdays. They both run from 7.30 to 9.30 and the fees for a 12 session term are £72. Incidental other costs are 30p/lb for clay and £1.20/lb for the finished glazed and fired pots.

Both classes usually have waiting lists, contact Bill to check for the length of the list!

Both classes are run by
Bill Crumbleholme. tel. 01305 812030 e-mail bill@upweypotters.com

The Upwey Potters also organise Day sessions - usually Sundays, these are being planned from time to time, for various abilities and target audiences, individuals and groups are welcome. Follow this link.

THE VENUE
Upwey Old School Village Hall, formerly the local village primary school, has developed a renowned reputation for its Arts and Crafts events and activities. Throughout the year there are various exhibitions and workshops covering a wide range of crafts.
The Village Hall is unique in having its own dedicated Craft Room with a fully fitted pottery. The pottery workshop is fitted out with kick and electric wheels as well as an electric kiln for stoneware and a gas kiln for raku. Pottery classes can expect to have a raku firing during the term - weather permitting! Additional workshops are available on some Sundays (see below)

These classes are privately run and are not part of the Dorset County Council Adult Education Service
The classes are suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced students alike. Everyone is encouraged to develop their own approaches to their work be it sculptural, hand building or throwing on the wheel.