1. Booking & Payment

• Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
• Bookings are refundable up to 2 weeks before the start date of the course.
• If cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of the start date, the booking becomes non-refundable, but you may:transfer your place to another term, or transfer your place to another person attending in your place (for the full 4-week course).
• No partial refunds are available once the course has begun.

2. Missed Lessons & Rescheduling

• If you cannot attend a class, please notify me at least 48 hours in advance.
• With 48+ hours notice, your class may be rescheduled depending on studio availability — please get in touch to arrange a suitable time.
• Missed lessons with less than 48 hours’ notice cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
• No credits are offered for unattended sessions unless prior arrangements have been agreed.
• If you are enrolled in a 1:2 bring-a-friend class and one participant cannot attend, the class will be rescheduled to a time that works for both participants. Individual sessions will not be held if only one participant can attend — both students must be present for the lesson to proceed. Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice to arrange a reschedule.

3. Health & Safety

• Closed-toe shoes must be worn in the studio.
• Long hair should be tied back and loose sleeves secured.
• Please follow all safety instructions when using tools, equipment and materials.
• If you are unwell, please stay home — but be aware the 48-hour notice policy still applies.

4. Working in a Home Studio

• The Thornbury studio is part of a private residence — please arrive and leave at your scheduled times.
• Children and pets are not permitted during class for safety reasons.
• Please be considerate of neighbours when entering and exiting the property.

5. Materials, Tools & Firing

• All materials, tools, equipment and firings are included.
• Firing includes a reasonable number of pieces. Oversized work or large quantities may incur an additional fee.
• Ceramic outcomes vary and occasional cracking/warping can occur — this is part of the process and not the responsibility of the studio.

6. Collecting Your Finished Work

• Finished pieces will be ready approximately 3–5 weeks after your final class.
• You will be contacted when your work is ready for pickup.
• Please collect within 4 weeks of notification, as storage space is limited. Uncollected work may be donated or discarded.

7. Photos & Media

• Photos or short videos may be taken during class for promotional use.
• If you prefer not to be photographed, just let me know at your first session — easy.

8. Liability

• Pottery involves tools, equipment, water and slippery surfaces.
• By joining the course, you agree to follow all safety instructions and accept responsibility for your own safety while in the studio.
• The studio is not liable for injuries resulting from misuse of equipment or unsafe behaviour.

9. Respect & Conduct

• This is a calm, welcoming studio space.
• Disrespectful, aggressive or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the course without refund.

No experience is required — beginners and intermediate makers are welcome.

Very flexible. I will work with you to find a time that suits your routine. Please contact me to confirm availability before purchasing.

Yes! Each course is personalised. Choose wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, glaze making — or a combination.

All clay, tools, studio equipment, glazing materials and both bisque + glaze firings. You’ll finish the course with several completed pieces.