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Pottery is the new Pilates... give it a go
Activity Holidays in France
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Alex Allpress's Residential and One Day Pottery Courses
For more email: [email protected] or 01597 860 127 / 07986 695 248 for information and dates and full costs details.
Corporate Sessions / Childrens Workshops / Day courses / Weekend Artisan Breaks / One-on-One throwing sessions / Pottery Hen and Stag Parties / Birthday Parties / School Projects / Hand Coil Building / The Flying Potter....
Corporate Events and Motivational Courses
These courses are a great chance to have some fun and get your hands dirty: If you would like to enjoy a corporate event around a ceramic display and go at moulding and throwing the Flying Potter is perfect for you: The set up and moving materials would be for a session £150.00 + extra materials.
Call 07986 695 248 for details about what we could offer and how we could fit in around a fun packed day. It is a great way to discover something new about you and your work collegues. Corporate Groups Our flexible approach means we can tailor a workshop around your specific needs. Stress busting, corporate entertainment or employee reward sessions available.
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Children’s Pottery Workshops - School Holiday Sessions Pottery Workshops at The Lion House: Newbridge on Wye Fabulous, themed, workshops that take place every school break.
Party Groups, Young People's, Intro for over 60s options get in touch we can cater for hand building, or throwing workshops, or moulding half day or full. If you are a charity or art group, we can come to your gallery or museum and work within your facilities.
An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. Workshops include either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced team of potters, always on hand to guide and offer advice. Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment. Fantastic results every time. Your child’s clay masterpiece will need to dry thoroughly before it can be fired. Collection times will be issued on the day of the workshop.
Children’s Holiday Workshops Highly popular themed workshops for children 4-12 yrs. Includes a go on the Potters wheel. (Early booking essential)
Access: Full disabled parking, access and facilities. Please call to discuss special requirements.
Three 1 ½ hr sessions begin at: 9.30, 11.30 & 2.00 and are specially designed to suit two age groups: 4-8yrs and 9-12yrs.
Special requirements: None Families Welcome This course is suitable for : beginners / intermediate / advanced
Cost: £14 per child. Discounts for group bookings (As low as £12 per head if you book 3 or more places.) Price includes all materials and firing costs. Telephone or email booking essential.
This course can be booked by contacting Pottery Workshops at The Lion House by email ([email protected]) or by phone ( 01597 860 127). _______________________________________________________________________
Weekend Pottery Courses
Dates for Weekend Pottery Courses in 2016 are now available - email [email protected] or ring 01597 860 127. 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 stunning Elan Valley's Newbridge on Wye Village of Powys, Mid-Wales, 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.
Alex Allpress 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.
Alex has been teaching small groups of potters to throw and to Raku fire over the past few years. - Also available is to use stoneware traditionally and do a bisque firing and glaze, and then have the finished pot sent onto you when it has had it's final firing.
ACCOMMODATION Comfortable double or single bedrooms in the main house which dates back to the 1800’s. All rooms are with shared bath. Accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast only basis is also available for Non Potters. Local residents may also attend Weekend Pottery Courses on a Non Residential plan, which includes lunches and the first evening meal.
FOOD Excellent home cooking provided by Blue and Alex for breakfast and the evening meal. Wine is extra. 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.
COSTS 2 DAY WEEKEND POTTERY COURSE ..£250 Inclusive of Pottery Tuition, 5Kg Clay Pots, two Nights Lodging and all meals for 2 days. 3 DAY WEEKEND POTTERY COURSE £350
Raku pot throwing, glazing and firing. 5Kg fired Pots, three nights lodging and all meals for 3 days.
A deposit of £50 per person is required on booking a weekend Pottery Course. This is only returnable if the you cancel before 28 days prior to the start of the course. It may be advisable to insure against cancellation charges.
BED and BREAKFAST for NON POTTERS
Single Person per night..........................£40
Twin bedroom per night.........................£50
Double bedroom with En suite shower...£60 per night
Cooked breakfast is included.
A deposit of £20 per room on booking and this is not returnable if cancelled within 48 hours of the start.
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Day courses:
Crafts & Fine Art Classes and Day Sessions.
Ceramic Pottery Day Course - small bowls/mugs and glaze techniques.
This is a rare opportunity to be instructed by Alex Allpress, who graduated from Camberwell College of Arts' famous ceramics course. The day will be a hands on course, making tiles and or bowls, using air drying clay and Porcelain clay which will be fired in a kiln to 1240c, over a 24hr period. The style of bowls will vary with a short tutorial about historical uses and types of bowls in ceramic. If not returning for the weekend course to collect your ceramic, a Fire & Post service is available for £10 including P&P.
Maximum 10 students. Materials are provided.
Ceramic Pottery Course - Painted Pots With Alex Allpress
This course will have you making models in clay with your own hands. Another process will be rolling out flat clay and hand building coil vessels and square tea lights, and home decorations. There will also be an opportunity to decorate bisque china pieces.
There will be materials and pieces available to purchase on the course.
Maximum 10 students. Materials are provided.
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Throwing Courses Spend a day or weekend on one of. Small friendly groups provide the opportunity to develop at your own pace. Ideal for both beginners and throwing addicts wanting to fine-tune their technique.
One-on-One and group sessions £20.00 an hour. Enjoy a tester and get the hang of things and then sign up for a saver deal!
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Pottery Hen Parties Looking for a totally memorable and unique hen party experience? Look no further! Come and make pots on the wheel, create clay sculpture and even produce personalised ‘arty-facts’ for the bride to be. Depending on how far away you are: I can bring a range of skills to you. _______________________________________________________________________________
School Projects We have a wealth of experience of working in schools and colleges. Whether it’s a one day workshop or a collaborative ceramic mural, feel free to contact the Pottery to discuss your ideas. Previous projects have included students visiting the Pottery to work. _______________________________________________________________________________
Birthday Parties A creative and novel way for your child and friends to celebrate their birthday. Partygoers get to experience first hand making a pot on the potters wheel, and model a themed clay object. We also provide a commemorative pot, presented upturned, as a birthday cake, complete with burning candles! _______________________________________________________________________________
The Flying Potter Our 'mobile division' lets us offer ceramics throughout the UK. So, if you are planning an event that requires a potter & potters wheel let us come to you! Demonstration and participation sessions a speciality. _______________________________________________________________________________
For more email: [email protected] or 01597 860 127 for information and dates and full costs details. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Email [email protected] to arrange, book, or just discuss when, if and how to learn more about pottery, the crafts, throwing, clay, glazes and kilns.
Workshops: in throwing, hand building and coil work from half day to one day courses. From £50.00 half day.
Short Courses/ Artisan Weekends: 2 and 3 day courses on building awareness about all forms of clay work, glazing, kiln organisation, building confidence. Open to professional work building weekends............ From £165
Demontrations and Tutor Groups and Talks:
I am available to perform demonstrations and talks to groups on a hourly basis please call me and enquire for advice and fees. If you are a Powys School or Charity then I have a special fee list.
ring 01597 860127 to book an introductory lesson, one on one, or a little team of 3-4
To see throwing skills and tips >>> click here
Alex Allpress makes all his own glazes, on the left can be seen the oxide mixes to make them
The Pottery is situated in the Upper Elan Valley in the Radnor Hills amidst the idyllic Wye valley villages and walkways. The perfect environment to unwind, learn a new skill and discover hidden talents.
Potter’s Wheel Workshops Create and relax in rural tranquility.
The Pottery is situated in the Upper Elan Valley in the Radnor Hills amidst the idyllic Wye valley villages and walkways. The perfect environment to unwind, learn a new skill and discover hidden talents.
“Brilliant birthday treat” We had a wonderful time creating pottery with Alex. It was booked as a birthday treat and Alex and Blue were so flexible and helpful when we were sorting out the details. Both adults and children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and Alex Mareli21 St Albans, United Kingdomwas a great teacher. Highly recommended. Visited October 2015
“A fab day throwing pots” I bought this as a surprise birthday gift for my husband and we both really enjoyed it. The 2 of us had a good 6 hours at the wheel, first being shown the ropes by Alex then being let loose to make our own items whilst still under his close supervision. We made about 8 things each and at the end of the day chose our favourite 2 each which we painted with slip to be left with Alex for glazing and firing. A lovely lunch was provided by Alex's wife Blue and drinks were on hand all day. We're really looking forward to receiving our mugs and bowls in the post in a months time. My husband seemed to have a natural flare for it but even I managed to produce a reasonable bowl and mug, and above all we had a great day, one which we would recommend to anyone who would like to try something a bit different. Well worth the money. mandy6981 west mids. Visited November 2015
Potter’s Wheel Day or Weekend Workshops Spend a relaxing day or weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel.
Small friendly groups and 4 electric potter‟s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potters wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip.
Content
Day 1
The workshop starts at 10am. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a light lunch consisting of bread, cheese, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the day and once the wheels have been cleaned, you will select 1 or 2 of your best pots to be left at the Pottery for firing and glazing. The remaining wet pots can either be re-claimed or taken away on the day at cost.
If you are participating in the weekend workshop, the results of your labour from day one will be left to dry overnight.
Day 2
Pottery Throw yourself down...? Why Not try something new today?
Potter’s Wheel Workshops Create and relax in rural tranquility.
The Pottery is situated in the Upper Elan Valley in the Radnor Hills amidst the idyllic Wye valley villages and walkways. The perfect environment to unwind, learn a new skill and discover hidden talents.
Everybody can do it. there are no mistakes in pottery, just happy accidents and learning experiences! The positive and inclusive nature of the instruction means everybody achieves amazing results. View out poster and send it to a friend! Click Here
Perfect stress relieving activity. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter‟s wheel are considerable. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “We both thoroughly enjoyed the session as we learnt so much in just a few hours. If anyone is looking for something different, new, fun and not done before then we would thoroughly recommend this experience.We have already told some of our friends and work colleagues about it.We were both made extremely welcome by both of you and the studio,surroundings and your friendliness made everything perfect for both of us.Your approach to demonstrating and teaching us new practical skills was also a pleasure with your laid back and easy going approach. The light lunch was also excellent (more than enough to eat) and it was nice to chat to you both.We would both love to have another go especially the throwing and will recommend it to anyone.Looking forward to seeing our creations in a few weeks time. Finally thank you for the action photos of our day - absolutely fab
Once again thank you both very much, and look forward to meeting again” commented a recent punter.
Potter’s Wheel Day or Weekend Workshops Spend a relaxing day or weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel.
Small friendly groups and 4 electric potter‟s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potters wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip.
Content
Day 1
The workshop starts at 10am. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a light lunch consisting of bread, cheese, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the day and once the wheels have been cleaned, you will select 1 or 2 of your best pots to be left at the Pottery for firing and glazing. The remaining wet pots can either be re-claimed or taken away on the day at cost.
If you are participating in the weekend workshop, the results of your labour from day one will be left to dry overnight.
Day 2
Your pots from Saturday are now “leather-hard‟ and ready to be turned. After a demonstration you will learn how to throw foot-rings, add handles and other motifs. Colour can be added at this stage using an exciting range of coloured under-glazes and decorating slips. Following lunch participants choose from the range of demonstrated techniques to finish 3-5 pots (dependant on weight) to be left for firing and glazing. The workshop concludes with a brief review of each others achievements and creativity. The weekend ends at 5pm.
Your fabulous creations will be left with us to dry thoroughly before they go into the kiln. Once they have been fired and glazed, we‟ll carefully wrap and dispatch your finished pots to your home address. You will be delighted at the professional results when they arrive on your doorstep approximately one month later.
Cost: £85 a day £155 weekend. Includes refreshments, lunch, all materials, firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces.
