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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the studio warm

  Yes, the studio is cosy warm and heated 

• Do you provide clay?

  Yes, you can buy white or buff clay from us. We must insist that any clay brought into the studio be approved by us to check that it fits with our kiln firing temperature. 

• Do you have all the tools I will need?

  The studio is equipped with everything you may need for handbuilding with clay. We have a large slab roller, wall extruder plus tools of all types. 

• Do you supply Glaze?

  As we are a handbuilding studio we supply lots of products to help you get to grips with surface decoration. We have a wide variety of underglazes plus an array of colours of our in house coloured slips. There are two large dipping buckets of transparent glaze suitable for temps for Earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. We also supply a large range of brush on glazes all suitable for ceramic art/ handbuilt work. 

  We do not offer a range of coloured bucket glazes as our focus is on surface design. 

  We encourage you to explore different surface techniques as all our teachers are ceramic Artists specialising in handbuilding. 

  Any products brought into the studio by you must be approved for suitability for our clay and kiln firing temps. 

• Do you have internet access?

  Yes, we are able to offer you connection to wifi. We also have Alexa for music etc. 

• Is the studio dusty/ dirty?

  The Studio spaces are kept free from dust. We use a wet vac cleaning routine.

  In accordance with Health and Safety in the studio , our risk assessment is available and updated regularly . All hazards associated with clay and other ceramics materials are addressed and mitigated. 

• Can I make large projects

  Yes, absolutely , you can create anything that will fit in our kilns. However, an extra charge will apply if you require an individual sole firing. 

• Do you have toilets

  There are two fully accessible toilets available for studio use. 

• Do you offer Kiln Hire

  Please contact us to discuss your requirements. 

• Can I hire your studio

  Please contact us to discuss your requirements 

• Is this class fully accessible

  This class is in our main studio space and is fully accessible.