Adult Courses & Classes

In the words of Bernard Leach, a programme intended for “students and teachers, for lovers of pots and sound craftsmanship”.

The Leach Pottery creative and engaging workshops for adults take inspiration from the ideas and techniques showcased throughout the history of Leach Pottery. Throwing Courses and workshops take place across the year in addition to seasonal opportunities with makers and insights into the exhibitions at the Leach Pottery.

Across 2024 – 2025 the Leach Pottery is undertaking capital building works to improve the site for future potters. Find out more here

 During the building project, aspects of the Adult Learning programme will take place at the Newlyn School of Art. Courses will continue to offer supportive teaching sensitive to the Leach ethos in the beautiful equipped studio at Newlyn School of Art. The building is old and the entrance is via a set of granite steps with a steep gradient to a doorway too narrow for many wheelchairs. Entrance is possible via the back door but this is also extremely narrow.

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Our course Terms & Conditions can be viewed here.

 

2024 3 Day Kick Wheel Throwing Course at the Leach Pottery

2024 2 Day In Focus Course Handles master the three different types of handles: loop, lug and knob

2024 Evening Throwing at the Leach Pottery Evening Throwing

2024 2 Day Course: Introduction to Glaze Theory Gain an understanding of glazes and how they work

2024 2 Day Tutored Open Access Course Receive one-to-one observation, critique and tuition

2024 5 Day In Focus Plates and Bottles Encounter methods of throwing flat and cylindrical forms

2024 5 Day Throwing Course Learn essential techniques and explore new approaches

2024 2 Day In Focus Course Jugs Master the form of jugs, from spout to rim, handle to foot

2024 3 Day Throwing Course Learn essential techniques and explore new approaches

2024 Lidded Vessels and Teapots Explore methods of making lidded vessels and teapots