FAQ’s :

Q : I have no experience of clay, will i enjoy your workshops?

A : Of course! my workshops will suit anyone who is willing to learn a new skill and have fun, the themes and makes for each session will be designed to be easy to pick up so you can be as creative or challenged as you would like. You can even come with your own project and work on that in one or over several sessions.

Q : I have lots of experience of clay, why should i come to your workshops?

A : Great! you are most welcome to come and create your own projects or work to your own themes, if you need help or advice it will be given as and when needed. The workshop fee is all inclusive of clay, glazes and firing ( although if you want to make lots/go bigger more clay is available to purchase ) so its a perfect way to keep your passion for clay going.

Q : i cannot make every workshop, will i still enjoy the sessions?

A : That is absolutely no problem, i will have a different theme/set make for each session but this is not an in depth course. We are learning basic ceramic skills that allow you to make anything you would like, so attendance sporadically is fine!

Q : Can i make something and then glaze it in the same workshop?

A : Technically Clay needs to be completely dried and fired in a kiln ( called the bisque firing ) before it can be glazed. My workshops are designed as a regular pop in sessions, but if you are only able to make one session i will fire and glaze a piece in one colour for you ( to collect later or p&p available at extra cost ). Ideally you can come to two more sessions where you can make in one then glaze in another.

Q : i would like to come with friends, family or children is this ok?

A : Yes of course! all are welcome, please do book via my website or my eventbrite page to guarantee a place. If you have a very large group please do contact me as a private session may be more suited to your needs, or i can block book spaces for you. Please be aware Young children will need to have an adult or parent attending too these are open sessions and i will not be able to supervise or guarantee there safety.

Location information:

Mickleover Community Centre address - 8 Uttoxeter Rd, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DA.

The community centre has a large free car park to the rear of the centre.

more information on the centre here: https://mickcc.org.uk

Workshop T&Cs:

Please note when you book a place you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

Bookings and cancellations

Bookings – If you can not attend a workshop, for what ever reason, please contact elaine as soon as possible. options include transferring the date to another day, or offering your place to family and friends. If this is not possible and it is more than 48 hours before the start of the workshop a full refund will be offered.
If your cancellation has been made less than 48 hours before the event and you can not transfer onto a future date, every effort will be made to fill your place, from further advertising and/or the reserves list. If your space can not be filled by another attendee and you are unable to arrange a replacement yourself unfortunately, no refund can be offered.
In the unlikely event elaine has to cancel a class, you will be offered either a full refund or a transfer to another date. As much notice as possible will be given, however, elaine cannot be held responsible for your travel or accommodation costs.

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