Kate always wanted to be a potter and was studying to 'A' level at school but was discouraged from going to art college. She joined the National Health Service in which she worked, apart from breaks to bring up children, until 1995. She then decided to fulfil her long desire to pot by completing an access course and going up to Buckinghamshire and Chilterns University College studying for a degree in Ceramics and Glass. There, amongst other inspirational potters, she was tutored by the likes of Neil Brownsword and Kevin Milward. After gaining her BSc (Hons) in Ceramics and Glass Kate was invited to exhibit at New Designers Exhibiton in London and there met her school teacher from over 30 years before who had encouraged her to take up ceramics studies! Kate set up her studio during 2002 and has since been creating her work as well as teaching both in the studio and at West Anglia College in Wisbech.
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At the studio Kate offers formal individual tuition, evening classes, and raku days. For those who just need to use the studio space and facilities the studio, subject to availability, can be hired by the day at a modest rate. If you just need pots fired Kate offers that too. Each of the options is explained below.
Option
1 Individual tuition
Tuition is given on a one-to-one basis with a maximum of four students in the
studio at any one time. For those wishing to take a course longer than one day
we offer very comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation (see bed
and breakfast page)
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Tuition per hour |
£18.00 |
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Tuition per day (9.30 am to 5pm |
£126.00 |
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As above with light luncheon included |
£135.00 |
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Two day course inclusive of lunches |
£270.00 |
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The above tariff is not rigid. Kate can structure courses for you so if you want to 'build' a course call and discuss your ideas for a quotation, tel: 01945 430880 or email info@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk
Option 2 Evening classes
Three 10 week courses commence each January, April, and September on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (7pm - 9pm).
The cost of each course is £90 for the 10 weeks plus modest material and finished piece kiln firing costs.
· The April courses commence on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th April. They run weekly through to July 6th and 7th respectively (10 weekly classes each evening with a 1 week ‘half term’ break midway)
· The Autumn classes commence Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th September.
To book or for more information call Kate, tel: 01945 430880 or email info@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk
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Option 3 Raku Days
Come and join the fun at one of Kate's raku firing days. Starting times depend on available daylight so will vary depending on the time of year. The sessions run 10.00am to 2.00pm and cost £48 per participant (maximum of six for each session). The kiln is fired up and you can experiment with your glazes and fire pots to your heart's content. For raku firing dates watch the latest news page or call 01945 430880.
Option 4 - Studio Hire
For potters who need studio time but don't have their own facilities we offer studio hire and the use of the kilns. The studio is equipped with electric wheels, ample bench space, a glazing area, and drying shelves. The kiln room houses a 10 cu.ft. electric kiln, a 5 cu.ft. gas kiln, and a small raku kiln.
Hire of studio per day - £35.00 or £4.60 per hour.
Whole kiln firing - electric £40, gas £50, raku by arrangement
Single pot/piece firing: small pots £2.50 (£1.00 bisque), medium £5 (£2.00 bisque), large pots £10 (£6 bisque).
Very large pots by negotiation.
For information or to book please call Kate, tel: 01945 430880 or email info@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk
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Contact Kate by telephone on: 01945 430880
email: kate@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk