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Classes at The Clay Loft, Stroud

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Ceramics for all abilities -  With Nancy Taylor

Summer Term APRIL 2026 Intake:
Bookings for the summer term courses open at  7:30pm on Saturday 21st February 2026.  very Sadly advanced reservations cannot be made.
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Location - The Clay Loft, Stroud
Classes:
​Tuesday Evenings, 1830 - 2130


Duration - 12 weeks
Start Date - 21st April
Half Term - 26th May
End Date - 14th July

Description of class: A 12 week pottery class catering for people of all abilities from first time clay experiences to experienced potters. Adrian's class covers a range of Ceramics making processes and methods including both hand building and throwing on the wheel.

Course Fees
£360
Course fees include clay and glazes but glaze firings are additional and are charged at £3.60/litre (equivalent to a large mug). Please note that this is a new policy being introduced for the first time. Firing fees will be invoiced following the last class of the term.

Tuesday Evening (April 26) - Ceramics for All Abilities at The Clay Loft

£360.00

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Developing Throwing & Hand-building Course -  With Penny Campbell

Summer Term April 2026 Intakes:
Bookings for the summer term courses open at  7:30pm on Saturday 21st February 2026.  Very sadly advanced reservations cannot be made.

Details
Location - The Clay Loft, Stroud
Classes:
Monday afternoons, 1430 - 1730
Monday evenings, 1830 - 2130
​Tuesday mornings, 0930 - 1230

​Duration - 12 weeks

Start Date - 20th/21st April
Half Term - 25th/26th May
End Date - 13th/14th July

Description
Penny will lead a 12 week throwing and hand-building class for people looking to develop their making skills. Ideal for beginners and developing potters.
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Course Fees
£360
Course fees include clay and glazes but glaze firings are additional and are charged at £3.60/litre (equivalent to a large mug).  Firing fees will be invoiced following the last class of the term.

Hand-building & Throwing Course - April 2026 Term, Monday Afternoon

£360.00

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Hand-building & Throwing Course - April 2026 Term, Monday Evening

£360.00

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Hand-building & Throwing Course - April 2026 Term, Tuesday Morning

£360.00

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1-to-1 Throwing Tuition
​One to one sessions are available on request.  These sessions are  designed for members and non-members  wanting to experience or develop their skills on the wheel.  Sessions are aimed at individuals and are typically delivered on weekends but not exclusively.  

Tutor: Nancy Taylor
All sessions last 90 minutes

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1-2-2 throwing lessons, The Clay Loft

£90.00 - £430.00

An individual 1-2-2 throwing lesson with Nancy Taylor at The Clay Loft, Stroud. This session(s) are for you and another person getting 1-2-2 tuition with a tutor dedicated for the lesson. Only one wheel will be used to ensure you both get the tutor's full attention.


Lessons last 90 minutes and include 2 pieces of work (equivalent to 1lb of clay each) fired through to glaze, one for each person. Postage of finished work is additional if required.


Once booked please get in touch email to arrange a suitable time for your lesson.


Please not that refunds are not possible and vouchers for 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 classes are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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1-2-1 throwing lessons, The Clay Loft

£70.00 - £330.00

An individual 1-2-1 throwing lesson with Nancy Taylor at The Clay Loft, Stroud. This session(s) are for 1-2-1 tuition with a tutor dedicated for the lesson.


Lessons last 90 minutes and include 2 pieces of work (equivalent to 1lb of clay) fired through to glaze. Postage of finished work is additional if required.


Once booked please get in touch email to arrange a suitable time for your lesson.


Please not that refunds are not possible and vouchers for 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 classes are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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The Clay Loft Ltd, Registered Company Number 10496837 (Head office address: Little Kestrels, St Chloe, AMBERLEY, Stroud Gloucestershire, GL55AS).  Trading addresses:
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  • Home
    • Team >
      • Tom Knowles Jackson
      • Adrian Bates
      • Rob Towler
    • Contact
    • Gift Card
  • The Clay Loft
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      • MASTERCLASSES
    • FAQs
    • Throwing Lessons
    • Events Gallery >
      • Wendy Lawrence 2023
      • Russell Kingston 2023
      • Ian Morrison 2023
      • Simon Griffiths 2023
      • Ben Fosker 2022
      • Tudball, Griffiths & Boswell
      • Russell Kingston 2021
      • Patia Davis 2021
      • Dylan Bowen 2021
      • Ruthanne Tudball
      • Mark Griffiths
      • Adrian Bates - PL18
      • Patricia Shone
      • Adrian Bates - Planter19
      • 10 Days of Christmas 2018
      • Paul Young
      • Steve Sheridan 2018
      • The Opening Party
    • Local Accommodation
  • clay@the Fold
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    • FAQs
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    • Classes at C@TF
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