Classes
Lessons and courses at Matt Smith Ceramics take place in our friendly and laid-back studio at Charlton Barns near Chichester in West Sussex.
We pride ourselves on being a collaborative studio, filled with friendly faces and supportive, like-minded creators of all abilities. Tools will be provided, but please bring an apron or old overshirt; pottery can be a messy business!
Saturday & Gift Vouchers
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Introduction to Throwing
4-hour class
Designed for the complete beginner try their hand at making pots on the wheel. Students are allowed to keep four pots which will be glazed for them, to be collected at a later date.
Students of this course are also entitled to a 10% discount on lunch at The Fox goes Free pub, just opposite the pottery studio.
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Introduction to Throwing and Hand Building
4-hour class
Designed for the complete beginner to try their hand at making pots on the wheel and experiment with hand building. Students are allowed to keep two pieces which will be glazed for them, to be collected at a later date.
Students of this course are also entitled to a 10% discount on lunch at The Fox goes Free pub, just opposite the pottery studio.
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Gift Voucher
Treat your loved ones to a memorable experience
Our gift vouchers arrive digitally so your recipient has the flexibility to choose their class and date.
You will also have the opportunity to print the voucher to include in your Christmas card.
Throwing & Glazing
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Throwing Lesson
2-hour class
Throwing lessons are run by two highly-experienced teachers in the studio, so you’ll receive attention and support throughout.
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Throwing Course
6 x 2-hour classes
Involving all elements of pot creation including clay preparation, recycling and glazing, create up to 10 simple straight-sided vessels which can be turned into something else at a later date.
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Glazing Session
Glazing can be included in your intermediate booked session or booked as a separate session if there are spaces available.
Unless expressly told otherwise by Matt, an induction session is required prior to booking a Glazing Session. Contact mcsmithceramics@gmail.com to arrange.