Our Classes

The Canterbury Potters workshop is set in the gardens of the Avice Hill Reserve gifted to the community by Mrs Hill in 1989.

Equipment available for instruction includes electric wheels, clay extruder, slab roller, spray booth and work is fired in electric, gas and raku, kilns.

Both novice and experienced potters are catered for in small group classes. This allows personal attention and one on one learning. The tutors are all established practitioners with proven track records in teaching and exhibiting their pottery. Beginners are instructed in a wide range of techniques but with growing experience, they are encouraged to pursue their own personal style.

Student work is fired weekly and a small charge is made to cover firing and glazing costs. We will provide tuition at other times for groups of ten or more adult, secondary or primary level students.

We also run children’s classes during term time. If there is sufficient demand we will also run classes during the school holidays.

Clay and other materials may be purchased from the tutor.  All class fees must be paid prior to the start of term or at the first class by arrangement with the tutor.

The Canterbury Potters Association holds lectures and workshops throughout the year on contemporary and historical aspects of pottery. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend these.

Please see the list below of available classes, tutor information and contact details. These class run according to the school term.

Enrolments

To enrol or enquire please contact the tutor of the class you wish to enrol. You will find their contact details listed with the class information below.