POTTERY TUITION AT ABU DHABI POTTERY
Adult Pottery Class
Centring clay on wheel
Making an oval dish
Children love the wheel!
Hand-built flower bowl
Gold lustre glazing
Throwing a large bowl
Homa at the potters wheel
Bowl with moulded sprigs
Large thrown pot
* Pottery Course (adults & children)
* Training for Teachers / Potters
* College or School Group Visits
* Children's Pottery Parties
* Corporate Team-building Workshops
* Specialised Workshops
* Individual Studio Time
Due to the popularity of the classes & limited space,
ALL CLASSES MUST BE BOOKED & PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.
Workshop Schedule
Adult Classes:
Every Day except Friday: 10:30am - 12:00 noon
and 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Childrens Classes:
Every Day except Friday: 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Fees & Deposits
The fees below are just a system of payment and not a complete course fee. In the first four sessions you will learn the very basics of each technique. The course can be as long as you want it to be, as it takes many years to become a good potter.
Fees (dhs) |
Adults |
Children |
|---|---|---|
| Per Calendar Month (based on 4 sessions) |
480 |
280 |
| Registration (one time) |
60 |
60 |
| Refundable Deposit for clay * |
100 |
50 |
or |
||
| Single Session | 150 |
85 |
| Registration (each time) |
15 |
10 |
| Refundable Deposit for clay * |
100 |
50 |
* While students are practicing with the clay they do not have to pay for it. However if the pot is fired and glazed then they will be charged.The deposit paid for the clay is refundable and will be deducted from the price of the last pots that you collect when you finish your classes.
Pottery Course for Individuals
Objective
Learning to make a pot on the potter’s wheel as well as hand building techniques, and /or improving your current skills, also learning to throw larger better pots, also learning all aspects of glazing etc.
Course outline
Beginners will start by learning how to prepare clay and will be given a short lecture on the various stages of pottery and ceramic making, firing and glazing.
The students are introduced to various methods and techniques of pottery and ceramics; they can work at their own pace and choose the technique which they prefer to concentrate on. They will be encouraged to finish, paint and glaze their own pieces. The element of design will also be discussed with the more advanced students.
Please note all levels of students are welcome to participate in the above course as it can be adapted for the needs of beginners, intermediate to advance.
Every student is taught individually according to their experience and ability. Everyone will be able to learn how to make a pot from start to finish.
For further details, please contact us.
Pottery & Ceramics Training for Teachers/Potters
Aims and Objectives
The course will aim to introduce the participant to all aspects of making, firing, glazing and decorating of pottery and ceramics and to gain confidence and ability to teach various students.
The course will be adapted according to ability and experience of participants.
Timing
Start time: 10:00 am Finish time: 4 pm
This course can be carried out on a single day or spread over 2 to 4 sessions according to the participant’s requirement.
Booking
Booking must be made and paid for at least 2 weeks in advance
Cancellation
If cancellation is done one week in advance, 50% of the fee will be refunded. There is no refund if cancellation is done in less than one week.
For further details, please contact us.
School or Group Visits
This tutorial can be carried out for students of all ages and backgrounds and can be adapted to suit the age of participants, starting from 5 years old to A level and university students and other interested groups of adults.
During the lecture students can make a pinch pot of their own which can be taken home or can be left at the pottery to be bisque fired and collected at a later date (Please allow 4 - 6 weeks before collection). They will also be shown around the pottery (kilns and pug mill) and will be able to see a demonstration on the various techniques of pottery.
Duration:1 Hour
Fees: AED 35 per person (the UNFIRED pot to be taken home with them)
AED 45 per person (the Bisque FIRED pot to be taken home at a later date).
In addition to school / group visits hosted at the Pottery, Homa also gives demonstrations of pottery techniques in schools and colleges.
Please email for further details.
Children's Pottery Birthday Parties
Children are introduced to Hand-building pottery.
They will make a pinch pot / animals / small teapot / small pendants (time permitting, some of these items will be made) The items will be bisque fired and you will be able to pick them up 4-6 weeks later.
The minimum number of children is eight (8).
(Please note that we do not provide any food or drink)
Time: Saturday - any 1 hour between 9am and 12noon
Fees: AED 45 per child including materials.
"1001 THANKS for the lovely pottery-birthday party for Simona on Saturday! She and her friends loved it. Your staff has been sooo nice and helpful, really really great job!"
Corporate Team-building Workshops
Corporate
team-building workshops are available for companies who wish to help
their staff enjoy fun-filled, quality time with colleagues, working as a
team.
These workshops are an excellent tool for building morale and
friendship amongst employees.
Please contact us further details.
Specialised Private & Group Workshops
Specialised private and group workshops, concentrating on specific areas such as:
Throwing | Hand building | Paper clay |
Glazing techniques | Glaze making, Basic & Advanced |
Raku |
Kiln loading
and various types of firing etc.
Individual Studio Time
Students can arrange in advance to use the studio to work on their own at throwing or hand-building -
40 Dhs per hour.
Please contact us by phone or email for bookings or for more information.