Tuition

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.

The Options
At the studio Kate offers formal individual tuition, afternoon and 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. Each of the four options is explained below.

Option 1 Individual tuition
Tuition is given on a one-to-one basis with a maximum of three 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)

Children are welcome but the

 preferred minimum

age is 10 as the use of the 

potter’s wheel is quite demanding

Prices include clay, glazes, and firing of two pots

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 and afternoon classes

Three 10 week courses commence each January, April, and September on Wednesday afternoons (2pm - 4pm), and Wednesday and Thursday evenings (7pm - 9pm). 

The cost of each course is £65 for the 10 weeks plus modest material and kiln firing costs. 

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 vary depending on the time of year. The sessions last 3 hours and cost £38 per participant with a 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. Refreshments are laid on including, if the weather's cold, plenty of hot soup. 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 (kiln 1 in the table below), a further 2 cu. ft electric kiln (kiln 2), and a 6 cu.ft. gas kiln (kiln 3)

Hire of studio per day - £15.00 Kiln hire per shelf (kilns 1 and 3 only) £5.00 Whole kiln firing (kilns 1 & 3) - £15.00 Kiln 2 only £10.00

For information or to book please call Kate, tel: 01945 430880 or email info@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk

We are happy to accept payment by

and also by

Contact Kate by telephone on: 01945 430880

email: kate@bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk