The 4-Sundays Teapot and Mug Pottery Wheel Course About the Course Join us for this 4-day pottery course held over four consecutive Sundays, where you will be introduced to the techniques of throwing pots on a pottery wheel, and making handles, to make teapots and mugs. The dates are: 6, 13, 20, 27 February. During this 4-day workshop, Sundays 10-4pm, you will work on a potting wheel to shape clay, and learn some key throwing techniques, guided by one of our expert teachers. The aim will be for you to design and produce 1 Teapot with 2 mugs which will be glazed for you to take home from your course. The course aims to bring aspiring potters, including total beginners and improvers, through the process of designing and making a ceramic teapot and mug. Where and What Time: Each session runs for a full day (10am-4pm) in our light-filled Arran Street East studio in the heart of the Dublin Fruit and Vegetable Markets area. Eircode: D07 K744 google map. Lunch is from 1pm to 2pm, and there are several lovely places nearby for you to buy lunch if you wish, for example: Brother Hubbard Panem Fegands 1924 Oxmantown Cost: €490 If you would like to give this Workshop as a gift please look at our Gift Cards options here. FAQs Who is this course for? This pottery course will suit beginners looking for an introduction to working with clay, or those who have worked with clay before and would like a simple refresher or time to make some new pieces. Is there an age limit for the Workshop? This course is generally for people aged 18 and above. A teenager over 15 may attend if they are accompanied by an adult. Please let us know in advance.  What are my transport/parking options getting to the workshop? The nearest Luas Red Line stop is 'Four Courts', (a five minute walk away) and many bus routes service Stop 1479 on Ormond Quay, at the junction with Capel Street. You'll also find a Dublin Bikes stand at each of these locations. Due to our City Centre location, on-street parking immediately outside the building is limited, but there is pay and display in the general area, and there are large car parks nearby at Jervis Shopping Centre and beside the Fruit and Vegetable Markets. What does the course entail? You will be welcomed by your teacher and brought to your classroom (no lifts available). Each participant will have access to their own pottery wheel/workstation and tools for the duration of the workshop. We supply all the materials you need. Each day ends with a class and equipment tidy up - another important part of the potter's training!  What should I wear/bring? Please wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting messy. Please bring your own apron, or you can purchase an Arran Street East apron here. Should I wear a mask? As per the government's regulations you will be required to wear a mask during the workshop.  Are there any Health and Safety issues? Please note you will be working on a pottery wheel in a bent position which might put some strain on your neck or back or wrists. Please first consult your doctor if you have had back, neck, wrist or any other injuries.  To reach the classroom you may have to use stairs and there is no lift in the building.  Please keep your hair tied up and your nails short.  When will my pots be available for collection? You may choose one teapot and two mugs at the end of your course which we will glaze and fire for you. They will be ready within a few weeks after the class. We will email you when they are ready for collection from our studio. Or you can book into one of our 2-hour Glazing Workshops to glaze your own pots and learn the basics of glazing techniques.  Please note: once the teapots are inside the kiln we cannot be held responsible for any damages that may happen to them (cracks, explosions, breakages). This unfortunately, is out of our hands and can form part of the many difficulties of working with clay. You will make a few different little pots during the day, which you are welcome to bring home to airdry if you like. Please bring your own wrapping (bubble wrap, tissue paper, small carboard box, etc) if you would like to do this. Please note these pieces can be used for display only and are not watertight. You can recycle the clay in these pieces if you want to make something else or use our At Home Clay Kit if you would like to learn some handbuilding techniques. COVID19 Protocols  In line with the government's easing of restrictions please read our Workshops Covid Measures here. Please get in touch if you have any questions.  What if I have COVID symptoms on the day of the workshop or have a positive antigen test? Please read our Workshops Covid Measures here. Please get in touch if you have any questions.  Is my booking transferrable and what is the cancellation policy? You may transfer your booking into someone else's name - please just let us know before they attend. What if there is another lockdown? If we are advised by the government to postpone the workshops we will resume them as soon as it is possible. All workshops will take place when we are allowed to run them again, and no refunds will be given. We will contact all participants as soon as we can with information on how to re-book their dates. Where can I contact you with any questions? You can email us at [email protected]. Thank you!