Thursday Morning Pottery Classes
Summer Term 2026
Description
Tutor: Mirka Golden-Hann Dates: Thursday 23 April - 02 July 2026 Half term: Thursday 28 May 2026 Times: 10.00 – 13.00 Location: Messums Studios, Chilmark, SP3 5DU Course Fee: 350* This class on Thursday Mornings provides a great opportunity either to begin to learn or to extend existing knowledge of clay hand building and throwing methods. This course led by Mirka Golden-Hann also offers the possibility to acquire knowledge in many varied areas of clay and ceramic surface decoration, glaze application, technology, and kiln firing. All our regular classes are relaxed and friendly because we believe that a peaceful atmosphere is the ideal environment for creative learning and we nurture everyone’s creativity at their own pace, allowing the exploration of each individual’s own areas of interest. *(Materials – will be charged upon completion of each project if committed to firing. Please ask your tutor for details.) Please Bring: Note book, apron and an old towel. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Weekly Pottery Classes are non-transferable. Missed Classes are non-reimbursable. Please see terms & conditions for more details.
Cancellations Policy
Messums Studios is the educational community-facing branch of Messums.org. As such, the studio operates on a not-for-profit basis, and by booking one of our courses you support the wide work we do. All proceeds from the studio go directly back into the running of the studio. We exist for our creative community. Cancellations, refunds, and the rescheduling of your booked activity add pressure on the administration of the studio. Please check the course information and your availability before booking a course. Thank you. OUR CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Our regular classes and short courses run according to a schedule. Please check your availability prior to booking your course. Individual sessions missed during your regular term-time course are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person or date. We understand that sometimes cancellation of a full regular class or short course by a student is un-avoidable. In the case you can either request a refund or for your course fee to be held as credit and applied to another course with Messums Studios (admin fee of £25 will apply, Messums Studios reserves the right to withhold this option). A full refund for regular classes or short courses can be requested if cancelling no less than three weeks before the start. A cancellation fee of £25 will be deducted from the full refund. If cancelling less than three weeks prior to the start of the regular class or short course a partial refund of 50% of the course fee can be requested, less cancellation fee of £25. Any bookings cancelled within three working days prior to the start of the course will not be eligible for a refund. Messums Studio reserves the right to resell any vacant sessions. In the case of a tutors absence the class will run with a supply tutor or will be rescheduled around the studio programming.