TAILOR MADE COURSES FROM 80 TO 200 EUROS learntopotinfrance@hotmail.com
We run residential and non-residential pottery courses at Chapeliers. The courses are perfect for anyone who is interested in learning or improving any aspect of ceramics. They vary in length and content and in each case, all materials used throughout the course are included in the price. As you will see below, we have three different course solutions. Accommodation is charged extra.
| Course and content | Duration and price | Accommodation if required | Taster course
In two days, create pots using different methods, including
slabbing, coiling and throwing | 2 days
1pm – 5 pm
80 Euros | Self catering accommodation in Chapeliers for a minimum of four adults, of whom at least two should be students. | Crash course
In five days, learn how to make, decorate, glaze
and fire work. | 5 days
1pm-5pm
250 Euros | Self catering accommodation in Chapeliers for a minimum of four adults, of whom at least two should be students. | Foundation course
Includes all above plus smoke firing, glaze technology and mould making. Participate in Open Studio days and display your work in the gallery!
| 5–10 weeks
2pm-5pm
25 Euros per day for 10 days over at least 5 weeks | Non residential.
This course is suitable for
locals or for those setting
up their own
pottery studio. |
 |  | Hand built smoke fired pots by Kim Grayson
(your tutor) | Tin glazed earthenware by Mike Latham
(an ex student) |
We fully understand that potting couples are very rare, so we can suggest excursions or activities for your non-potting partners, thus enabling everyone to enjoy themselves. The countryside is very beautiful in Autumn and Spring. In December, January and February, there is plenty of skiing and there are great opportunities for walkers, cyclists and climbers anytime. Throughout the summer months all the tourist attractions are open and there are markets and fairs in many towns and villages. The walled garden is a perfect place to relax in at anytime of the day.
If you are interested in discussing or booking a course, please call Kim or Mike Grayson on 0033 534 090 548 or e-mail us on learntopotinfrance@hotmail.com
 Kim throwing a pot.
Don't be scared to have a go! | |  Chapeliers is to the left, the pottery studio to the right and a small area of the spacious garden is shown in the foreground. | | Your tutor, Kim Grayson, has studied and made ceramics for 30 years and in 2002 obtained (from Nottingham) City and Guilds Certificates in Ceramics, Design for Ceramics and Adult Education Teaching. She is happy to teach anyone who is willing to learn. She also speaks German and French so groups of mixed nationalities are possible. Whilst being a confident teacher and communicator, her approach is very much 'hands off', giving help rather than instruction and allowing each student to find their own style and form. | | The pottery studio is a few meters across the garden from your accommodation and can be made available for resident students outside of tuition hours. It is equipped with two electric wheels, a kick wheel, a slab roller, an electric kiln and a smaller test kiln. There are plenty of tools, clays and glazes available. If you have already had experience of pottery courses you will appreciate knowing that we have tables of different heights, a double sink with plenty of running water, good lighting, central heating, an indoor toilet and a rest area away from powders and chemicals. |
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