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For those who have had little or no experience of pottery, it can be a little daunting to work in the studio and learn to create handbuilt and thrown forms. This two day course introduces you to all the basic techniques: you will learn to coil, slab and throw pots, and to sculpt in clay. You will try various decorative techniques, including sgraffito, slip-painting, under-glazing and glazing. The course will also include a smoke-firing, weather permitting. Suitable for beginners and…

HANDS-ON CLASS – includes 3 course meal + glass of wine Tapas are fast to prepare and will make an exciting addition to your weekly menu routine. It’s also much easier to make at home than you might expect – especially after our masterclass. We will teach you to make five different tapas and you show you how to present them with a bit of flair that will leave your guests amazed. Once this feast is prepared, you’ll sit down…

Join us for a nourishing day of understanding and restoring your nervous system through mindfulness and movement with Valerie Wistreich and Catherine Dunne of The Well Institute. Valerie and Catherine have each been working in the field of stress, anxiety and trauma for over 20 years. The day will provide an experiential and informative introduction to the working of the nervous system and how best to support and restore it. Participants will be empowered to calm and soothe their nervous…

A well rounded three-day introduction to all the making and decorative techniques in day to day use, including: Throwing and turning on the potter's wheel, handle making, slab building, coiling, pinching and maquette making, Working with coloured clay, Paper resist, wax resist, sgraffito, slip painting, under-glaze decoration, glazing, Smoke firing, raku firing, kiln operation, studio practice. The only difference between the 3-day and four-day courses is the time spent on each project. Typically you will make 5-6 pieces on the…

Kinsale Point to Point Racing Festival is a two-day premier racing meeting held on the June bank holiday weekend. A great family day out, the racetrack has superb viewing with food, drink and entertainment. The Kinsale meet marks the end of the Point-to-Point season, where jockey and trainer championships are decided, and there is great rivalry with horses competing from as far afield as Northern Ireland. Sunday also features family entertainment, with a hound parade, dog show, pony rides and…

Bank Holiday  

This half-day course is suitable for adults and teens, beginners and those with some pottery experience. Each week between June and September, we offer families, groups and individuals the chance to visit Kinsale Pottery for a 'dip your toe in the water' session with an expert. in this three-hour class, you will get to make two or three pieces, using the potter's wheel and hand-building techniques. You work will be dried, bisque fired, glazed and glaze fired after the class.…