Name: Introduction to Pottery
Start: 2026-04-24T13:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-29T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Greenbank

A beginner friendly course in hand building and wheel throwing.
About this Event

Fancy trying your hand at something new?

Did you watch the latest series of The Great Pottery Throw Down? ... why not have a go yourself?

This beginner friendly pottery course is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to brush up their skills. You’ll explore a range of hand building techniques including pinch pots, slab building and coiling, plus an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

No experience is needed and class sizes are small so there’s plenty of support and guidance throughout. We’ll also look at simple decorating techniques to add colour and texture to your finished pieces, all in a relaxed, creative studio setting.

Come solo, bring a friend or meet new people, no experience needed!

Please note this course begins on 24th April and runs to 29th May. Dates cannot be swapped and no refunds for sessions not attended.

Whats included;

• Materials & tools

• Glazing & firing of your pieces (to collect later).

• Instruction from anexperienced ceramic artist.

* Tea, coffee,biscuits.

• Welcoming, relaxed enviroment for all skill levels.

About us;

Louise is a ceramic artist and experienced tutor based in the Northeast of England. She studied Contemporary Decorative Crafts at Lincoln University, specialising in hand-built ceramics, and later honed her skills on the prestigious Ceramics Skills and Design Course in Thomastown, Ireland. There, she trained intensively in throwing, glazing, kiln firing, and glaze technology.

Louise has been working professionally in ceramics since 2019 and now creates her own range of work from her studio at Greenbank. Her pieces have been exhibited in galleries across the UK and Ireland, including in Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford, York, and Halifax.

Alongside her studio practice, Louise is passionate about sharing her love of clay through teaching. She runs friendly, hands-on weekly pottery classes and taster sessions designed for all skill levels, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your technique. Louise also works part-time as an art tutor at a local college, supporting young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Her teaching style is warm, patient, and encouraging, creating a welcoming environment where creativity can flourish.

Finding the studio;

The studio is based in Greenbank, Hartlepool, TS247QS.

Please note - this postcode will take you to the side of the building, the picture below is the front, which is where you need to be.

If you are attending a weekday (mon-fri) class or workshop the main gates will be open (look out for the red lions either side) drive/walk up and park in any available space. You can also park on the road outside, on the same side of the building, its free. Note, parking in front of the shops is time restricted.

Then come to the door on the right hand side, theres an intercom, press "suite 5" and I'll let you in. Alternatively come in the main doors and ill find you there.

If you are attending a weekend (sat/sun) class or workshop the main entrance gates will be locked.

To the right side there is another entrance, it says "private carpark" on the wall. Drive/walk up there until you reach the building. Park in any available space.

The main doors will be locked. Come to the door on the right hand side, press "suite 5" on the intercom and I'll let you in.